According to Reuters , on November 22, US time, several U.S. senators asked the Biden administration to provide the MQ-1C "Grey Eagle" drone to Ukraine, and asked the Ministry of Defense to explain why the drone was not provided to Ukraine. A total of 16 senators jointly filed for accountability, with members from both the Republican and the Democratic parties participating.
Ukraine has repeatedly asked the United States to provide it with "Grey Eagle" drone . It is reported that recently, the Ukrainian Defense Minister only asked the United States for assistance to four "Grey Eagle" drones, but it still has not gotten what it wants.
16 senators asked U.S. Secretary of Defense Austin to explain clearly before November 30 why Pentagon believes that the "Grey Eagle" drone is not suitable for use in Ukraine, whether the US's hindrance on technology transfer can be overcome, and whether the Pentagon believes that providing the "Grey Eagle" drone to Ukraine will further anger Russia.
So, what is the outstanding surprise of the "Grey Eagle" drone? It has caused Ukraine to ask for help many times but failed, but it has also caused 16 senators from the US Democratic and Republican parties to hold the Biden administration accountable.
"Grey Eagle" drone is the MQ-1C drone. It was modified from the American Predator drone. The Predator drone in the United States is also well-known among all types of drones. As its modified version, the "Grey Eagle" drone naturally has the performance of the Predator drone, which is undoubtedly the case.
"Grey Eagle" drone is 8 meters long and has a wingspan of 17 meters. It is an integrated drone with reconnaissance, surveillance and strike. But what's even more striking is that it can fly uninterrupted for 30 hours at a speed of 280 kilometers per hour. And there are also reports that its latest improved battery life actually has a crazy 48 hours. What does this mean? 48 hours, you can stay in the air for two full days, which is something that manned or ordinary drones dare not even think about.
"Grey Eagle" drone can carry and launch two "Hellfire" missiles, or 4 precise strikes of guided bombs . Its flight is up to 8800 meters. What is the concept of a flight altitude of 8,800 meters? The general anti-aircraft gun has a firing height of only 3,000-4,000 meters, and the highest is only 7,000 meters. The famous stinger air defense missile has a firing height of only 3,000 meters. It can be seen that anti-aircraft guns and general air defense missiles are helpless against the "Grey Eagle" drone with a flight altitude of 8,800 meters.
In addition, the "Grey Eagle" drone is also equipped with optoelectronics, infrared, laser rangefinder and radar systems and other equipment. It should be said that the "Grey Eagle" drone not only has accurate attack capabilities, but also has very excellent and even outstanding reconnaissance and surveillance functions.
Currently, the "Grey Eagle" drone has been equipped in various US military forces and has basically become standard equipment. At the same time, the "Grey Eagle" drone is also an essential equipment for almost all overseas military bases in the United States.
What consequences will happen if Ukraine gets the "Grey Eagle" drone? The consequence is nothing more than all the Russian military operations and real-time battlefield conditions, which will be under the surveillance and attack of the Ukrainian army at all times.
So, that is to say, Russia is really going to be desperate. However, the US and US senators should not forget that Russia really has the ability to knock down walls, and it is not a small number but a large number.
It is said that dogs are eager to jump over the wall, and rabbits are eager to bite people.
