MQ-8C Fire Scout Context

Audience

Naval aviation operators

Workflow

Tactical ISR drone

Specifications

• Aircraft Class: Ship- and land-capable autonomous helicopter based on the Bell 407 airframe
• Length: 34.7 ft
• Aircraft Weight: 3,200 lb zero-fuel weight; 6,000 lb with standard-day fuel and payload
• Payload Capacity: More than 700 lb
• Endurance: 12 hours on a standard day with a 300 lb payload
• Range: 150 nautical miles
• Max Speed: 135 kt
• Cruise Speed: 115 kt
• Ceiling: 16,000 ft service ceiling
• Mission Roles: Real-time ISR, target acquisition, laser designation and battle management
• Launch Recovery: Autonomous take-off and landing on aviation-capable ships and prepared or unprepared landing zones

Tags

• Peer Group: Shipborne unmanned helicopter ISR UAV
• Workflow: Tactical ISR drone

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