MQ-9B’s new short takeoff and landing capability: MQ-9B STOL

 

Presenting MQ-9B’s new short takeoff and landing capability: MQ-9B STOL

With this developing capability, MQ-9B will be the first #UAS in its class to enable big-deck amphib takeoff and landing, unlocking unlimited potential at sea. #MDM2022

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— GA-ASI (@GenAtomics_ASI) May 10, 2022

So if Berger is serious, then I guess we dump the AH-1Z, a few squadrons of F-35s and roll with this on the LHD/LHA? Lightning carriers without F-35s but instead MQ-9Bs instead? Sounds like it fits his concept better. He's fucked with the groundside enough. Time to do the same to the wing right?

NOTE!  It's carrying air to air missiles in addition to sensors.  Put the pods from the EF-18G on it and you have the jammer the joint force needs in the "contested" space without risking a pilot.