WorldTekhno.com – The Shiite Muslim Houthi militia’s air defence system reportedly shot down a US drone.
No joke, the drone shot down by this Iranian-backed armed group was the MQ-9 Reaper.
Quoted by Time of Israel, the Pentagon confirmed the MQ-9 Reaper crash and said it was still analysing the incident, including whether the drone was in international airspace or over Yemen.
The MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned combat drone (UAV) manufactured by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems. The Reaper first flew in 2001 and became fully operational in 2007. This drone has been used by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the United States Navy (USN) on a variety of missions, including reconnaissance, escort and strike.
The Reaper is a very large and sophisticated drone. The aircraft measures 38 feet long and has a wingspan of 66 feet. The Reaper can fly up to 50,000 feet and has a cruise speed of 250 mph. This drone can also carry a variety of weapons, including Hellfire missiles, GBU-12 Paveway II bombs and GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) bombs.
The Reaper has been used on missions in Afghanistan, Iraq and Syria. This aircraft has proven to be highly effective in conducting strikes against terrorist targets. However, the Reaper has also generated controversy due to its involvement in civilian attacks.
Here are some interesting facts about the MQ-9 Reaper:
The Reaper is one of the most expensive military drones in the world, with a price tag of around $16 million.
Reaper can fly non-stop for 24 hours.
The Reaper is equipped with a variety of advanced sensors, including night vision cameras and heat-seeking radar.
The Reaper can carry up to 3,800 pounds of ordnance.
The Reaper has been used in more than 150,000 combat missions.
The MQ-9 Reaper is a highly advanced and effective drone. This aircraft has played an important role in various military missions around the world. However, the Reaper has also caused controversy due to its involvement in civilian attacks.***
