Mojave completes first operations from an unprepared dirt strip
General Atomics demonstrated Mojave short takeoff and landing operations from an unprepared dirt strip at Dugway Proving Ground.
Evidence notes
- Mojave completed multiple takeoffs and landings from a dirt strip on 1 August 2023.
- The demonstration included a 586-foot takeoff and a 335-foot landing.
- General Atomics described the trial as proof of expeditionary operation away from traditional runways.
Company overview
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is a U.S. aerospace and defence company developing remotely piloted aircraft, unmanned aircraft systems, mission-control systems, radar, sensors, and autonomy capabilities. Its portfolio includes MQ-9A Reaper, MQ-9B SkyGuardian, MQ-1C Gray Eagle, MQ-20 Avenger, Mojave, and related systems.