Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
General Atomics Predator C Avenger ER Makes First Flight
The extended-wing variant of the jet-powered Avenger increases endurance to 20 hours, the manufacturer says.
General Atomics provided this photograph of the extended-range version of the Predator C Avenger. (Photo: GA-ASI)
General Atomics provided this photograph of the extended-range version of the Predator C Avenger. (Photo: GA-ASI)

An extended-range variant of the Predator C Avenger remotely piloted aircraft made its first flight in October, manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) announced on November 10. The jet-powered aircraft now has 20 hours of endurance.