ER/MP Gray Eagle: Enhanced MQ-1C Predators for the Army

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• Comprehensive tracking of contracts and awards to General Atomics, AAI Corporation, L-3 Com, SPART and Thielert
• Coverage of the fraud investigation and severe financial troubles involving engine supplier Thielert, who produce the heavy-fuel engine
• Background on the US Army and Air Force power struggle for control of the UAV system, and the progress towards its resolution
• Insight on increased demand: “As of September 2007, MQ-1 Predator UAVs had reached 300,000 flight hours since inception around 2001, of which 80% were combat flight.”
• From wingspan to weapons payload, the MQ-1C Sky Warrior, MQ-1 Predator, MQ-1C Sky Warrior and MQ-9 Reaper are detailed
• 9 photos, and Appendices A-C of additional resources tracking the UAV program

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