MilitaryRQ-4B Global Hawk
UAV / Droneconfirmed
The RQ-4B Global Hawk is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) primarily used for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It is designed to provide persistent, wide-area surveillance and imagery intelligence in all weather conditions.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | Northrop Grumman |
| Introduced | 2006 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 629 km/h |
| Range | 22,780 km |
| Weight | 14.6 t |
History
Developed by Northrop Grumman in the US, it entered service in 2006 and has been extensively used for intelligence gathering in various conflicts.
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | 1 | confirmed |
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