The RQ-180 drone with stealth technology, making it virtually invisible to radar, plays a crucial role in maintaining US intelligence capabilities.
In the sky over Greece, locals spotted a secret American stealth drone. It is equipped with stealth technology, making it virtually invisible to enemy radar. The RQ-180 drone, experts believe, is used for high-altitude surveillance and reconnaissance operations with long flight durations, writes Focus.
There is little information about the RQ-180 drone, as it is a secret project; experts say this stealth drone was created by Scaled Composites, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman. The secret American drone is capable of penetrating heavily defended enemy airspace.
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>American RQ-180 stealth drone landing in Greece, supporting US operations against Iran. pic.twitter.com/Go5YHBM1p8
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Unlike older reconnaissance drones, the RQ-180, experts believe, uses advanced technologies to remain invisible to radar and resembles the famous B-21 bomber. The drone's wing design may help it evade modern radar systems and complex air defense systems.
Experts believe that the RQ-180 is equipped with advanced electronic reconnaissance instruments and high-resolution imaging capabilities, allowing it to gather critical data about enemy territory and its weaponry.
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>πΊπΈπ¬π· The American stealth reconnaissance drone RQ-180, in secret use, was spotted for the second time yesterday, landing in Larissa, Greece.
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This is the best image so far of the highly secretive and yet unconfirmed aircraft.
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It is believed that this stealth drone was introduced into the US military in the mid-2010s and plays a crucial role in maintaining US intelligence capabilities in areas where traditional drones like the RQ-4 Global Hawk may be vulnerable to detection.
The very large RQ-180 drone type was first spotted in the sky over Larissa Air Base in the city of the same name in Greece, where American MQ-9 Reaper drones are also based.
Experts believe that the RQ-180 can fly at very high altitudes, possibly even above 18,000 meters, and remain airborne for about 24 hours. The drone remains invisible to radar due to radar-absorbing materials and coatings, as well as careful management of heat and electronic emissions. This makes detection difficult.
It is believed that the RQ-180 is equipped with sophisticated instruments capable of intercepting communications, tracking radar emissions, and creating a detailed picture of enemy defenses.
