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Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton

Overview

The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft developed for maritime intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. Northrop Grumman describes Triton as a persistent maritime-domain-awareness platform capable of operating above 50,000 feet for more than 24 hours, with a cited range of 7,400 nautical miles. The aircraft is built to detect, track and classify contacts over large ocean and coastal areas while sharing information with other military platforms. The Aviation Diary keeps Triton as a distinct MQ-4C entry rather than blending its specifications with the related RQ-4 family. Its ICAO-linked designator in the current dataset is RQ4, and additional dimensional or configuration-specific values should remain tied to Triton-specific sources.

Quick Facts

Range 8200 nm
Cruise Speed 310 kt
Max Speed 331 kt

Specifications

ICAO Type CodeRQ4
Military DesignationRQ-4B
Length47 ft 7 in
Wingspan / Rotor Diameter130 ft 10 in
Height15 ft 4 in
Empty Weight15000 lb
Max Takeoff Weight32250 lb
Cruise Speed310 kt
Max Speed331 kt
Range8200 nm
Service Ceiling60000 ft
Engine ManufacturerRolls-Royce
Engine ModelAE 3007H
Engine Count1

Data verification status: Partially Verified

Source: Northrop Grumman - MQ-4C Triton