MQ-8C Fire Scout
Specifications
Overall Length: 34.7 ft
Weight: zero fuel weight - 3,200 lbs; std day fuel and payload - 6,000 lbs
Max Speed: 135 kts
Cruise Speed: 115 kts
Service Ceiling: 16,000 ft
Std. Day Max Endurance (w/300 lb payload): 12 hrs
Contractor: Northrop Grumman Unmanned Systems
Program Status
ACAT: ACAT 1C Program
Production Phase: Production
Program Office Description
PMA-266 is NAVAIR's Program office for Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). Responsible to Program Executive Office, Unmanned Aviation and Strike Weapons, the program offices has cognizance over the Vertical Takeoff and Land Tactical UAV (VTUAV), commonly known as Fire Scout. The program office is also responsible for the emerging area of Air Launched UASs, poised to transition this developmental capability to a production fleet capability.
Point of Contact
Naval Air Systems Command
PEO(U&W) Public Affairs Officer
47123 Buse Rd, Bldg. 2272, Suite 246
Patuxent River, Md. 20670-1547
(301) 757-9703
Program Manager