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General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle

Photo: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)

Lift type	Fixed wing
Construction type	Factory-built
Control type	Autonomous
Engine type	Diesel
Application	Attack, Surveillance
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Piston Diesel UAV; Includes extended range (ER) variant.

Type variants

Variant	Launch/First flight	Production end
General Atomics MQ-1C Gray Eagle	2009 / 2004		Fixed-wing, medium-altitude, long-endurance UAS.
General Atomics Gray Eagle 25M UAS	2022 / 2023		Modernised version with upgraded propulsion, open architecture and advanced datalinks, designated GE-25M.
General Atomics / Hanwha GE STOL	2025 /		General Atomics and Hanwha Aerospace joint development of Gray Eagle as STOL variant, concept proven by General Atomics Mojave demonstrator. In development, first flight expected 2027. Also known as Gray Eagle STOL or GE-STOL.

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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI)

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Other aircraft programs: General Atomics MQ-9, General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger, General Atomics Gambit Series, General Atomics PELE

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