Serveillance Aircraft

If you have been searching for parts and components for surveillance aircraft, let the experts at ASAP Semiconductor help you efficiently source everything you need. Surveillance aircraft are those that are used for intelligence gathering, battlefield & airspace surveillance, reconnaissance, border patrol, observation, and fishery protection. The types of aircraft that are deployed for such operations may range from modified civilian planes to stealth aircraft. In many countries, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), such as drones, are implemented around the globe to conduct both civil and defense surveillance. Some of the common surveillance aircraft that are currently in service include the RQ-4 Global Hawk, MQ-9 Reaper, and U-2 Dragon Lady.

The RQ-4 Global Hawk is an aircraft manufactured by Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, and L3 Comm and is remotely piloted by three operators who control the LRE, MCE, and sensor. The RQ-4 Global Hawk flies in high altitudes and conducts reconnaissance to provide ISR capability worldwide during peacetime and war. Since 1998, over 42 units have been built and are primarily used by the United States Air Force, NASA, and NATO.

The MQ-9 Reaper is another UAV that is controlled by two members who pilot and operate the sensor. The MQ-9 serves as the main offensive strike UAV of the United States Air Force. The MQ-9 Reaper’s capabilities include reconnaissance, coordination, and precision strikes for targets. The Reaper may also be utilized for other operations, such as combat search and rescue, target development, close air support, and more. As of 2014, over 160 MQ-9 Reapers have been produced and are operated under the United States Air Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Royal Air Force, and the Italian Air Force.

The U-2 Dragon Lady is an aircraft manufactured by Lockheed Martin Aeronautics and serves the United States for many military sensitive spy missions globally. The U-2 Dragon Lady is a single seat aircraft that is able to obtain signals, imagery, electronic measurements, and signature intelligence (MASINT). The U-2 operates at altitudes exceeding 70,000 feet, requiring pilots to wear pressure suits during flights.

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