RQ-170 Sentinel

Category: Defence & Technology

  • RQ-170 Sentinel is a low-observable unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed for the United States Air Force.
  • It is primarily associated with reconnaissance, surveillance and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
  • It was developed through the Lockheed Martin Advanced Development Programs.
  • It uses a stealth/low-observable design, making detection more difficult.
  • It is operated by units of the U.S. Air Force for intelligence-gathering missions.

Prelims Pointers: Country → USA | Type → Stealth UAS | Role → ISR.