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RQ-7B Shadow

UAV / Droneconfirmed

RQ-7B Shadow

The RQ-7B Shadow is a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle primarily used for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and battle damage assessment. It provides real-time video and infrared imagery to ground commanders, enhancing situational awareness on the battlefield.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
OriginUnited States
ManufacturerAAI Corporation
Introduced2004
StatusIn service
Speed204 km/h
Range125 km
Weight0.21 t

History

Developed by AAI Corporation in the US, it entered service in 2004 and has seen widespread use by the US Army and Marine Corps in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
United States500confirmed
Italy16confirmed
Sweden8confirmed

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