Which UAS discussed can carry armament?

Which UAS discussed can carry armament?

• A. MQ-1C Gray Eagle
• B. MQ-9 Reaper
• C. RQ-4 Global Hawk
• D. MQ-8 Fire Scout

Answer: (A)

Armed capability distinguishes certain UAS from purely reconnaissance platforms. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is the Army’s Predator-based system specifically designed to carry air-to-ground weapons, with hardpoints and payload options for missiles and guided munitions. That makes it capable of delivering armament in combat, which is why it fits this question. The other UAS listed are primarily ISR or reconnaissance platforms in their standard configurations: the RQ-4 Global Hawk focuses on long-endurance surveillance with advanced sensors and no standard weapons loadout; the MQ-8 Fire Scout is a rotor-wing system used for reconnaissance and data gathering rather than combat delivery; the MQ-9 Reaper can be armed as well, but within the context of this item, the Gray Eagle is the one highlighted as carrying armament.

Armed capability distinguishes certain UAS from purely reconnaissance platforms. The MQ-1C Gray Eagle is the Army’s Predator-based system specifically designed to carry air-to-ground weapons, with hardpoints and payload options for missiles and guided munitions. That makes it capable of delivering armament in combat, which is why it fits this question.

The other UAS listed are primarily ISR or reconnaissance platforms in their standard configurations: the RQ-4 Global Hawk focuses on long-endurance surveillance with advanced sensors and no standard weapons loadout; the MQ-8 Fire Scout is a rotor-wing system used for reconnaissance and data gathering rather than combat delivery; the MQ-9 Reaper can be armed as well, but within the context of this item, the Gray Eagle is the one highlighted as carrying armament.