Royal Australian Air Force [RAAF] News, Discussions and Updates

[ADMk2]

Upgrades to MQ-28A revealed.
Increased payload, range, software and weapons capabilities - 2x AMRAAM or 4x SDB OR ( possibly) a mix…

3x external hardpoints in addition to internal bays as required.

Boeing reveals expanded MQ-28 Ghost Bat combat capabilities at ILA Berlin

Boeing has unveiled a significant expansion of the MQ-28 Ghost Bat’s combat capabilities at the ILA Berlin Air Show in Germany.

www.defenceconnect.com.au

 

[hauritz]

I assume that is the block 3. An unusual position for the weapons bay which along with three extra hard points give you a theoretical loadout of 5 AIM-120 in beast mode.

Also with even better range, engine upgraded from 10,000lbs to 12,000lbs thrust, improved sensors, and better payload this is starting to look like a serious piece of military kit.

Boeing’s New Larger Ghost Bat Can Carry AIM-120 AMRAAMs Internally

The stealthy Ghost Bat is heading into its third iteration, with larger wings, more power, and internal weapons bays. The stealthy Ghost Bat is heading into its third iteration, with larger wings, more power, and internal weapons bays.

www.twz.com

 

[Tbone]

Is this drone going to be affordable in numbers? The whole point is for to to be cheap and have many… but I do love it! Awesome bit of kit

 

[MickB]

Is this drone going to be affordable in numbers? The whole point is for to to be cheap and have many… but I do love it! Awesome bit of kit

I assume this is the high end of a Hi Low mix.

 

[SammyC]

Is this drone going to be affordable in numbers? The whole point is for to to be cheap and have many… but I do love it! Awesome bit of kit

I'm thinking it is expensive as it remains a pre production/low rate model. I would view that as it matures and larger run orders are made, the price will come down.

I does however remain the high in the high/low mix.