Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
New Buyers, Missions Seen for Jet-Powered Avenger, MQ-9B
An unidentified foreign nation has an interest in acquiring 90 jet-powered Predator C Avenger unmanned aircraft, according to General Atomics.
GA-ASI reports building nine Predator Cs powered by Pratt & Whitney PW545B turbofan engines. (Photo: General Atomics)
GA-ASI reports building nine Predator Cs powered by Pratt & Whitney PW545B turbofan engines. (Photo: General Atomics)

U.S. manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) revealed recently that a foreign nation is interested in buying 90 Predator C Avenger unmanned aircraft, offering an indication of the potential future roles it sees not only for the jet-powered Avenger but also for the turboprop-powered MQ-9 Predator B.