Description

The MQ-4C Triton is an autonomously operated system that provides a persistent maritime ISR capability using multiple maritime sensors. The MQ-4C Triton air vehicle is based upon the United States Air Force (USAF) RQ-4B Global Hawk, while its sensors are based upon components of (or entire systems) already fielded in the DoD inventory. Along with the P-8A manned aircraft, the MQ-4C Triton is integral to the Navy’s Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Force (MPRF) Family of Systems (FoS). The MPRF is the operational agent for the MQ-4C Triton and Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group (CPRG) is the fleet sponsor for the manned/unmanned integration concept. 

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Primary Function: Persistent Maritime ISR

Builder: Northrop Grumman

Propulsion: Rolls-Royce AE3007H Endurance: 24 + hours

Length: 47.6 feet (14.5 meters) Wingspan: 130.9 feet (39.9 meters)

Height: 15.4 feet (4.7 meters)

Weight: Max design gross take-off: 32,250 pounds (14,628.4 kilograms)

Speed: 320 knots (approximately 368 mph)

Crew: Five per ground station (Air Vehicle Operator, Tactical Coordinator, 2 Mission Payload Operators, SIGINT coordinator)