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General Atomics Completes Longest Non-Stop Flight of Predator B SkyGuardian Variant


TYSONS CORNER, VA, May 31, 2017 ” The General Atomics aeronautical systems business has completed its longest endurance flight so far for the “certifiable” variant of the Predator B remotely piloted aircraft, ExecutiveBiz reported Tuesday.

The company said Thursday the MQ-9B SkyGuardian variant flew non-stop for 48.2 hours from May 16 to 18 at altitudes of up to 35,000 feet and with an internal fuel capacity of 6,065 pounds.

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