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United States General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
Avenger (Predator C)
A jet-powered, low-observable-shaped evolution of the Predator/Reaper family designed for higher speed and an internal weapons bay. Used in limited numbers by US government operators for high-end ISR and strike missions.
In service since 2009 · 1 operator countries
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02
740
km/h
2,778
km range
15,500
m ceiling
2,948
kg payload
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed; limited-rate low-volume production
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Limited · 1 operator
In service since 2009. Status: active · ~6 built.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Max speed
Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance.
- 740 km/h Top 7% of UAVs
- Range
Maximum distance: ferry range for aircraft, operational range for vehicles, maximum engagement distance for missiles. Higher means more standoff or persistence.
- 2,778 km Stronger than 80% of UAVs
- Service ceiling
Maximum operating altitude. Higher gives energy advantage and sensor horizon.
- 15,500 m Top 7% of UAVs
- Endurance
Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms — higher means longer persistent coverage.
- 20 h Stronger than 58% of UAVs
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
- Hardpoints
External stations for weapons and pods. More means bigger and more flexible loadouts.
- 6 Stronger than 68% of UAVs
- Weapons payload
Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie.
- 2,948 kg Top 2% of UAVs
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Length
Overall length including gun/probe where applicable.
- 13 m
- Wingspan
Wingtip-to-wingtip span.
- 20 m
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 8,255 kg
- Crew
Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.
- 0
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
- Engine
Powerplant model and type.
- Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B turbofan
- Propulsion type
Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…
- Turbofan
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
- Sensors
IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.
- Electro-optical/infrared turret, Synthetic aperture radar
- Datalink
Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.
- LOS datalink, SATCOM
Program
Cost, production scale and operators.
- Units built
Total production run. Higher means proven manufacturing, mature logistics and spares availability.
- 6 Bottom 3% of UAVs
- Operator countries
Number of countries operating the system. More operators means broader support ecosystem.
- 1 Stronger than 15% of UAVs
Specifications compiled from public General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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What is the top speed of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C)? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) has a maximum speed of 740 km/h.
What is the range of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C)? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) has a maximum range of 2,778 km.
What is the weapons payload of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C)? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) can carry up to 2,948 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) weigh? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) has a combat weight of 8,255 kg.
How many crew does the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) require? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) requires a crew of 0.
What engine does the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) use? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) is powered by the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW545B turbofan.
What is the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) used for? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) is a uav / drone typically used for isr, close air support, deep strike.
How many countries operate the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C)? +
The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) is operated by 1 countries.
How much does the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C) cost? +
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Avenger (Predator C): Unit cost not publicly disclosed; limited-rate low-volume production. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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