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MQ-1 Predator

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The MQ-1 Predator was a military aircraft that served as an early Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). First flown in 1994 and entering service in 1995, it was designed for battlefield surveillance and target designation, capable of carrying sensors and offensive ordnance. The Predator had a wingspan of over 41 feet and could fly for up to 24 hours, transmitting data via satellite. It was used in conflicts such as those in Iraq and Afghanistan. A more advanced version, the MQ-9 Reaper, was later developed. The U.S. military officially retired the MQ-1 Predator on March 9, 2018.12

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