Global Hawk program

GPTKB entity

Properties (49)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:helicopter
gptkbp:applicationStatus active
gptkbp:collaborations partnerships with various defense contractors
gptkbp:communityFeedback generally positive from military operators
gptkbp:contractUntil billions of dollars over its lifetime
gptkbp:controls remote piloting
gptkbp:dataUsage real-time data transmission
Line-of-sight and beyond line-of-sight
gptkbp:developedBy gptkb:Northrop_Grumman
gptkbp:endurance over 30 hours
gptkbp:engineType gptkb:Rolls-Royce_AE_3007H
gptkbp:environmentalImpact designed for minimal environmental footprint
gptkbp:firstFlight 1998
gptkbp:firstGeneration 2001
gptkbp:firstIntroduced 1996
gptkbp:futurePlans increased automation and AI integration
planned enhancements to sensors and systems
gptkbp:hasCompetitors MQ-9_Reaper,_other_UAVs
gptkbp:height 14.8 feet
gptkbp:historicalSignificance pioneered_high-altitude_long-endurance_UAV_technology
gptkbp:homeGround mobile and fixed installations
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Global Hawk program
gptkbp:impact transformed modern reconnaissance and surveillance operations
gptkbp:integratesWith compatible with various military systems
gptkbp:internationalRelations Australia,_NATO,_South_Korea
gptkbp:length 44.4 feet
gptkbp:maintenance scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
gptkbp:maximumDepth 60,000 feet
gptkbp:maxTakeoffWeight approximately 14,000 pounds
gptkbp:militaryRank gptkb:United_States_Department_of_Defense
gptkbp:mission reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition
gptkbp:notableOperations Operation Iraqi Freedom
gptkbp:offers approximately $220 million
gptkbp:operationalRange over 12,000 nautical miles
gptkbp:operationalStatus various global locations
gptkbp:payloadCapacity up to 3,000 pounds
gptkbp:primaryFunction intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
gptkbp:productionCompany 1994
gptkbp:publicPerception mixed views on military drones
gptkbp:regulatoryCompliance adheres_to_FAA_regulations_for_UAVs
gptkbp:researchAndDevelopment ongoing R&D for improved capabilities
gptkbp:safetyFeatures generally safe with few incidents
gptkbp:security low radar cross-section
gptkbp:sensors synthetic aperture radar, electro-optical/infrared sensors
gptkbp:supports launch and recovery systems
gptkbp:training pilot and sensor operator training
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:United_States_Air_Force
gptkbp:variant RQ-4A,_RQ-4B,_MQ-4C_Triton
gptkbp:wingspan 130 feet