The MQ-1 Predator unmanned aircraft system continues to build its reputation as an increasingly high-demand, lethal asset in counterinsurgency operations, achieving a monthly record of 4,700 flying hours in July.
Managed by Aeronautical Systems Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and operated by Air Combat Command units, Predators worldwide have been logging 4,000 hours a month in support of the Global War on Terrorism and other operations.
"Predator is a highly effective weapon system ideally suited for supporting U.S. and coalition forces," said Mr. Thomas Severyn, director of ASC's Predator Systems Squadron. "Achieving 4,700 hours in a month confirms that persistent armed reconnaissance is a key weapon in the Global War on Terrorism."
According to Mr. Severyn, the July milestone adds to the more than 103,000 total combat hours that ACC has flown the Predator unmanned system in global operations since 9-11.
As part of ASC's Reconnaissance Systems Wing, the Predator Systems Squadron procures Predator aircraft, ground-control stations, support equipment, spare parts, depot repair services and retrofits to upgrade older variants. The squadron provides world-wide sustainment support such as engineering, depot support and supply chain management.
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