India plans to buy the MQ-4C unmanned aerial vehicles

At the first, the MQ-4C was called BAMS UAV, it is used to supple the P-8A Poseidon Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft remodified by Boeing 737.This MQ-4C BAMS UAV have 36 hours battery life, so it is able to perform the task at 60,000 feet and to fight against strong winds and bad weather, and it also can upload 3200 pounds. The MQ-4C is fitted with 2D AESA radar, which can help to the vast sea area and 360 degrees coverage.Recently, U.S. Northrop Grumman company have received the RFI from the India Defense, and they replied it throught the official channel. Northrop Grumman company have obtain the necessary permits from U.S. government, they have prepared to supply the MQ-4C Global Hawk UAV, which is improved in the maritime surveillance tasks.Indian Navy have ordered 12 P-8I, which is the export-oriented model of U.S. Navys P-8A Poseidon. It is mainly used to replace the previous generation of turboprop-powered P-3 maritime surveillance aircraft.MQ-4C can provide Indian Navy the tactical platform to scan the vast surface of Indian Ocean and the underwater vessels of enemy. Compared with other monitor aircarft which doing similar tasks, the MQ-4C cost less spends.


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