MQ-9 Reaper

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Role Unmanned combat air vehicle
National origin United States
Manufacturer General Atomics Aeronautical Systems
First flight 2 February 2001
Introduction 1 May 2007
Status In service
Primary users United States Air Force
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Royal Air Force
Aeronautica Militare
Number built 57
Program cost US$11.8 billion[1]
Unit cost US$16.9 million (flyaway cost, 2013)[2]
Developed from General Atomics MQ-1 Predator
Developed into General Atomics Avenger