DIMDEX 2022: General Atomics showcases SeaGuardian UAS.

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) features the actual SeaGuardian Unmanned Aircraft System as part of its display at the Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition and Conference.

SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (Picture source: Navy Recognition)

The SeaGuardian RPAS (Remotely Piloted Aircraft System) is a naval variant of the MQ-9B SkyGuardian that can be configured to conduct maritime ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) missions. It can be configured with cross-domain capabilities for a vast range of maritime surveillance operations.

The MQ-9B Seaguardian has a length of 11.7 meters and wingspans of 24 meters with a maximum gross take-off weight of 5,670 kg and a fuel capacity of 2,721 kg.

It can carry 363 kg of payloads in the fuselage and 1,814 kg of payloads externally. It can fly at a maximum speed of 210 knots with a maximum range of 5,000 NMI at a maximum altitude of 40,000 MSL.

The Remotely Piloted Aircraft System is equipped with precision-guided munitions, Paveway IV laser-guided bomb, and Brimstone 2 air-to-surface missiles.