Who makes the RQ-170?
Lockheed Martin
Skunk Works
Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel/Manufacturers
How much does an RQ-170 cost?
The Christian Science Monitor reports that the per-unit cost of the RQ-170 may only be a paltry $6 million, meaning the secretive drone may not be carrying the most advanced tech America has to offer, but may instead be used as a high-capability, low cost platform.
Is RQ-170 stealth?
The RQ-170 Sentinel was developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works as a stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
Does America have stealth drones?
The Air Force operates at least one other stealth spy drone, the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel. But the RQ-170 is small—just 66 feet from wingtip to wingtip. The Sentinel’s small size translates into limited altitude and range performance.
Does Iran have drones?
The Shahed 129 is capable of combat and reconnaissance missions and has an endurance of 24 hours; it is similar in size, shape and role to the American MQ-1 Predator and is widely considered the most capable drone in Iranian service.
How many drones does the US Army have?
UAV stocks by country
| COUNTRY | SERVICE | NUMBER |
|---|---|---|
| USA | Army | 236 |
| USA | Navy | 5 |
| USA | Navy | 4 |
| USA | Navy | 35 |
Which country has best drone technology?
Delivery ceremony of Bayraktar Akinci UCAV. Underlining that Turkey is determined to become the leading country in combat drones, Erdogan said Turkey has to develop new technologies.
What kind of radar does the RQ 170 have?
On the basis of the few publicly available photographs of the RQ-170, aviation expert Bill Sweetman has assessed that the UAV is equipped with an electro-optical / infrared sensor and possibly an active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar mounted in its belly fairing.
What kind of engine does the Lockheed Martin RQ 170 have?
It has a flying wing design, and uses a single engine, speculated to be either a General Electric TF34 turbofan or a Garrett TFE731 . The RQ-170 Sentinel was developed by Lockheed Martin’s Skunk Works as a stealth unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).
How big is the RQ-170 RQ-3 DarkStar?
The RQ-170 is a flying wing design containing a single (as yet classified) engine and is estimated by Aviation Week as having a wingspan of approximately 66 feet (20 m). Its takeoff weight is estimated as being greater than the RQ-3 DarkStar’s, which was 8,500 pounds (3,900 kg).
Is the Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel a UAV?
The Lockheed Martin RQ-170 Sentinel is an American unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Lockheed Martin and operated by the United States Air Force (USAF) for the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA).
