DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
High-altitude long-endurance unmanned aircraft designed for persistent maritime intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance. Based on the RQ-4 Global Hawk platform with enhanced de-icing, reinforced structure for maritime operations, and 360-degree multi-function active sensor (MFAS) radar.
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MQ-4C Triton - Northrop Grumman
VENTAJAS
- Covers over 7 million km² per mission in maritime surveillance
- Complements P-8 Poseidon for wide-area maritime domain awareness
- Autonomous operations reduce crew workload
DESVENTAJAS
- Unarmed; relies on other platforms for engagement
- Very expensive (~$120M per unit)
- Vulnerable to advanced air defenses at altitude
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CEILING16,800 M
SENSORSAN/ZPY-3 MFAS 360° Radar, EO/IR, ESM, AIS
COVERAGE7+ Million Km² Per Mission
WINGSPAN39.9 M
ENDURANCE24+ Hours
UNIT COST~$120M
INTELIGENCIA RELACIONADA3 ARTÍCULOS
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