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Hunter deployed in 1999 to Kosovo to support NATO operations. Although production was cancelled in 1996, seven low rate initial production (LRIP) systems of eight aircraft each were acquired, four of which remained in service: one for training and three for doctrine development and exercise and contingency support. Hunter was to be replaced by the RQ-7 Shadow.

The "R" is the Department of Defense designation for reconnaissance; "Q" means unmanned aircraft system. The "5" refers to it being the fifth of a series of purpose-built unmanned reconnaissance aircraft systems.

See also: RQ-1 Predator, RQ-2 Pioneer, RQ-3 Dark Star, RQ-4 Global Hawk, RQ-6 Outrider, RQ-7 Shadow.

1 General Characteristics

• Primary Function: division- and corp-level reconnaissance
• Contractor: TRW , Israeli Aircraft Industries
• Power Plant:
• Length: 7 meters (23 feet)
• Height:
• Weight: 727 kilograms (1600 pounds)
• Wingspan: 8.9 meters (29.2 feet)
• Speed:
• Range: 11.6 hours at 260 kilometers (144 nautical miles)
• Ceiling: 4600 meters (15,000 feet)
• Fuel Capacity:
• Payload: 90 kilograms (200 pounds)
• System Cost:
• Inventory:

2 External Links

• The Hunter Familiy ( IAI)

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