From d2092ecd7bcdc6a7d6a0679112ee17b798c652b1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Meir Michanie Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2016 11:39:38 +0300 Subject: [PATCH] Added text from README.txt --- README.md | 68 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 68 insertions(+) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 2246c9d..4d66c34 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -1 +1,69 @@ # MQ-9 +--------------------------------- General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper ReadMe ------------------------------------ + +Author: Petar Jedvaj (pjedvaj) +Date: 3 Jul 2016 +License: GNU General Public License +FDM: JSBSim +Addons: Bombable, Walker + +**************** Splash screen and thumbnail photos are downloaded from Wikimedia Commons *************** +***************************** Data used for devlopment are taken from Wikipedia ************************* +*********************************** JSBSim FDM was generated by Aeromatic ******************************* + +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper is an unmanned aerial vehicle capable of remote controlled or autonomous flight operations. The MQ-9 is the first hunter-killer UAV designed for long-endurance, high-altitude surveillance. + +--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- + +General characteristics: + +Crew: 0 onboard, 2 in ground station +Length: 36 ft 1 in (11 m) +Wingspan: 65 ft 7 in (20 m) +Height: 12 ft 6 in (3.81 m) +Empty weight: 4,901 lb (2,223 kg) +Max takeoff weight: 10,494 lb (4,760 kg) +Fuel capacity: 4,000 lb (1,800 kg) +Payload: 3,800 lb (1,700 kg) +Internal: 800 lb (360 kg) +External: 3,000 lb (1,400 kg) +Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp (671 kW) + +Performance: + +Maximum speed: 300 mph; 260 kn (482 km/h) +Cruising speed: 194 mph; 169 kn (313 km/h) +Range: 1,151 mi; 1,852 km (1,000 nmi) +Endurance: 14 hours fully loaded +Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,240 m) +Operational altitude: 25,000 ft (7.5 km) + +Avionics: + +AN/DAS-1 MTS-B Multi-Spectral Targeting System +AN/APY-8 Lynx II radar + +Armament: + +7 hardpoints +Up to 1,500 lb (680 kg) on the two inboard weapons stations +Up to 750 lb (340 kg) on the two middle stations +Up to 150 lb (68 kg) on the outboard stations +Center station not used +----------------------------------------------------------- +AGM-114 Hellfire +GBU-12 Paveway II +GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition +AIM-92 Stinger +MBDA Brimstone + +Users: + +French Air Force +Italian Air Force +Royal Netherlands Air Force +Royal Air Force +Spanish Air Force +United States Air Force \ No newline at end of file