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Northrop Grumman • Integrated Systems Western Region • P.O. Box 509066 • San Diego • California 92150-9066 • www.northropgrumman.com/unmannedContact: Gemma B. Loochkartt • 858.618.4245 • E-Mail: [email protected] • VM00-AS-4873_03.07

Approved for Public Release • Distribution Unlimited • NAVAIR 075-07 Dated 3/1/07 and USAF ASC 07-0058 Dated 4/14/07 TDEA 13780

Unmanned Aerial Systemfor the 21st Century

=High-resolution sensors look through adverse weather,day or night, from 65,000 feet.

=12,000 nautical miles of range and 35 hoursof endurance.

=Satellite connectivity permits beyond line-of-sight experimentation and demonstration.

=Fully autonomous flight with automatictakeoff and landing.

SpecificationsRQ-4 Air VehicleWingspan .................................................. 116.2 ft (35.4 m)Length ...................................................... 44.4 ft (13.5 m)Height ...................................................... 14.6 ft (4.2 m)Gross Take-off Weight.................................. 26,750 lbs (12,133.6 kg)Payload...................................................... 2,000 lbs (907.2 kg)Ferry Range .............................................. 10,000 nm (18.520 km)Maximum Altitude ...................................... 65,000 ft (19.8 km)Loiter Velocity ............................................ 343 knots TASOn-Station Endurance at 1,200 nm .............. 24 HoursMaximum Endurance .................................. 35 Hours (31.5 Hours Demonstrated)

SensorsRadar

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ................ 1.0/0.3 M Resolution (WAS/Spot) GMTI .................................................... MDV 4.0 knotsMaritime Search (MS).............................. 15,000 sq. km/MnMaritime Target Acquisition (MTA) ............ Cue for ISARISAR...................................................... 3 Resolutions

Electro-Optical ............................................ NIIRS 6.0/6.5 (WAS/Spot) Infrared .................................................... NIIRS 5.0/5.5 (WAS/Spot)Multi-Function Electronic Support (ES) ............ LR-100 (RWR, ESM, ELINT)

CommunicationsKu SATCOM Datalink .................................. 1.5, 8.67, 20, 30, 40, 47.9 MbpsDual Band CDL LOS (X, Ku) .......................... 274 MbpsUHF SATCOM/LOS...................................... Command and ControlINMARSAT ................................................ Command and ControlATC Voice

SpecificationsRQ-4 Air VehicleWingspan .................................................. 116.2 ft (35.4 m)Length ...................................................... 44.4 ft (13.5 m)Height ...................................................... 14.6 ft (4.2 m)Gross Takeoff Weight .................................. 26,750 lbs (12,133.6 kg)Payload...................................................... 2,000 lbs (907.2 kg)Ferry Range .............................................. 10,000 nm (18.520 km)Maximum Altitude ...................................... 65,000 ft (19.8 km)Loiter Velocity ............................................ 343 knots TASOn-Station Endurance at 1,200 nm .............. 24 HoursMaximum Endurance .................................. 35 Hours (31.5 Hours Demonstrated)

SensorsRadar

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ................ 1.0/0.3 M Resolution (WAS/Spot) GMTI .................................................... MDV 4.0 knotsMaritime Search (MS).............................. 15,000 sq. km/MinMaritime Target Acquisition (MTA) ............ Cue for ISARISAR...................................................... 3 Resolutions



CSL Cabo BulkMerchant Carrier

Elevation: 60,000 ft

Slant Range: 17 nm



Slant Range: 17 nm

GHMD Brochure.qxp 3/20/07 11:23 AM

Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration isa high-altitude, unmanned, multi-intelligence, persistent maritime

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR)system designed to provide the fleet with anexperimentation and demonstration capability tosupport the Navy’s transformational initiativesof SeaPower 21and FORCEnet,through the sea trial process.

The 44-foot long Global Hawkhas a wingspan of more than116 feet, a height of 15 feetand a gross takeoff weight of26,750 pounds. The distinctiveV-tail empennage, the enginenacelle, and the aft fuselageare constructed of graphitecomposite materials, as is itswing. The center fuselage isconstructed of conventionalaluminum, while various fairingsand radomes use fiberglasscomposite construction. Theaircraft has a projected 12,000nautical mile range and 35-hour endurance,with satellite and line-of-sight communicationlinks to the ground system.

High resolution sensors that can look throughadverse weather day or night from an altitudeof 65,000 feet, can conduct limited maritimesurveillance over an area the size of the stateof Illinois in just 24 hours.

Near real-time maritime reconnaissanceimagery is obtained through the use of theIntegrated Sensor Suite, which consists of anall-weather synthetic aperture radar/maritimemoving target indicator (SAR/MMTI), a highresolution electro-optical (EO) digital cameraand a third-generation infrared (IR) sensor, all

operating through a common signalprocessor that is the equivalent ofan airborne super computer. Theintegrated design of the sensorpackage gives payload operators onthe ground the ability to selectradar, infrared and visiblewavelength modes as desired, andeven use the SAR/MMTIsimultaneously with either of thetwo sensors. The high resolutionimage quality makes it possible todistinguish various types of vessels.

The Mission Control Element (MCE)of the Global Hawk ground segmentprovides management of theaircraft and its sensors. Personnel

in the MCE shelter operate the command andcontrol, mission planning, imagery qualitycontrol, and communications functions of thesystem. Personnel in the Launch and RecoveryElement (LRE) of the ground segment loadthe autonomous flight mission plan into

the air vehicle from the shelter and monitor theoperation of the aircraft during its automatictakeoff and landing, which is assisted byDifferential Global Positioning System (DGPS).

The Global Hawk’s communication system isused for line-of-sight, command and controlconnectivity, satellite connectivity and datadissemination and will enable ground-basedoperators to monitor and operatethe air vehicle and its sensorsuite at all times. Multiplesatellite and line-of-sight datalinks provide numerouscommunication paths to theGlobal Hawk MaritimeDemonstration MCE and the LRE.Broadband communications viacommercial satellites serve as theprimary data link for transmitting imagery.Command and control, as well as voicecommunications are achieved via UHF/VHF.

In addition, broadband line-of-sightcommunication is available through theCommon Data Link (CDL).

The Rolls-Royce AE3007H turbofan coreengine specifically developed for the GlobalHawk program is a growth version of the

AE3007 engine, currently in use in theCitation X and the Embraer Regional Jet. Inthe 8,000-pound thrust class, the engine isa high bypass, two-spool, axial flow engine,flat rated at 7,580 pounds of thrust,uninstalled, sea level static to 113 degreesFahrenheit ambient temperature.

Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration willprovide the U.S. Navy with a system to

aid in the development of persistentmaritime ISR CONOPS, Training,Tactics-Techniques-Procedures (TTP),through experimentation and exercisevenues to include Training Cycle Work-ups, Limited Objective Experiments(LOE) and Joint Force Exercises.

Today, the Global Hawk MaritimeDemonstration program is managed for theDepartment of Defense by the U.S. Navy’sProgram Executive Office, Strike Weaponsand Unmanned Aviation, Naval UnmannedAerial Systems Division (PMA-263) and theaircraft will be operated by Air Test andEvaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) atNaval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md.

RQ-4 Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration SystemHigh Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Maritime Aerial Reconnaissance SystemProviding the Navy with a Rapid Technology Demonstration Capability

Electro Optical (EO)and Infrared (IR)Sensors

Mission Control Element (MCE)N-2 Landing at NAS Patuxent River, MD

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Electro Optical (EO) andInfrared (IR)sensors operate throughshared reflective optics.

4

Maritime Strike Support

EO Spot DataCollection Mode


Slant Range: 12.3 nm

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1.21m ku-widebandSATCOM Antenna

IFF Antenna

Rolls-RoyceAE3007H

Turbofan Engine

Synthetic ApertureRadar (SAR)Gimbaled Antenna

Dual Band CommonData Link (DBCDL)Radome Antenna

UHFLOSAntenna

Graphite CompositeWing

Actuators

Ground SegmentGround Segment

The Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)gimbaled antenna can scan from

either side of the aircraft to obtain1-foot resolution spot images,

3-foot resolution images inwide area search mode.

Maritime Reconnaissance ImageryMaritime Reconnaissance Imagery

4

Amphibious Landing Support

EO Spot Data Collection Mode



MaritimeIdentification


Elevation:60,000 ft

Slant Range:18.2 nm

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4

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All Weather PortSurveillance (Pearl Harbor)

SAR Spot DataCollection Mode



N-MCE, N-LRE-1 and N-LRE-2at NAS Patuxent River, MD

Arizona MemorialPearl Harbor, HI








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GHMD Brochure.qxp 3/20/07 11:23 AM

Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration isa high-altitude, unmanned, multi-intelligence, persistent maritime

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR)system designed to provide the fleet with anexperimentation and demonstration capability tosupport the Navy’s transformational initiativesof SeaPower 21and FORCEnet,through the sea trial process.

The 44-foot long Global Hawkhas a wingspan of more than116 feet, a height of 15 feetand a gross takeoff weight of26,750 pounds. The distinctiveV-tail empennage, the enginenacelle, and the aft fuselageare constructed of graphitecomposite materials, as is itswing. The center fuselage isconstructed of conventionalaluminum, while various fairingsand radomes use fiberglasscomposite construction. Theaircraft has a projected 12,000nautical mile range and 35-hour endurance,with satellite and line-of-sight communicationlinks to the ground system.

High resolution sensors that can look throughadverse weather day or night from an altitudeof 65,000 feet, can conduct limited maritimesurveillance over an area the size of the stateof Illinois in just 24 hours.

Near real-time maritime reconnaissanceimagery is obtained through the use of theIntegrated Sensor Suite, which consists of anall-weather synthetic aperture radar/maritimemoving target indicator (SAR/MMTI), a highresolution electro-optical (EO) digital cameraand a third-generation infrared (IR) sensor, all

operating through a common signalprocessor that is the equivalent ofan airborne super computer. Theintegrated design of the sensorpackage gives payload operators onthe ground the ability to selectradar, infrared and visiblewavelength modes as desired, andeven use the SAR/MMTIsimultaneously with either of thetwo sensors. The high resolutionimage quality makes it possible todistinguish various types of vessels.

The Mission Control Element (MCE)of the Global Hawk ground segmentprovides management of theaircraft and its sensors. Personnel

in the MCE shelter operate the command andcontrol, mission planning, imagery qualitycontrol, and communications functions of thesystem. Personnel in the Launch and RecoveryElement (LRE) of the ground segment loadthe autonomous flight mission plan into

the air vehicle from the shelter and monitor theoperation of the aircraft during its automatictakeoff and landing, which is assisted byDifferential Global Positioning System (DGPS).

The Global Hawk’s communication system isused for line-of-sight, command and controlconnectivity, satellite connectivity and datadissemination and will enable ground-basedoperators to monitor and operatethe air vehicle and its sensorsuite at all times. Multiplesatellite and line-of-sight datalinks provide numerouscommunication paths to theGlobal Hawk MaritimeDemonstration MCE and the LRE.Broadband communications viacommercial satellites serve as theprimary data link for transmitting imagery.Command and control, as well as voicecommunications are achieved via UHF/VHF.

In addition, broadband line-of-sightcommunication is available through theCommon Data Link (CDL).

The Rolls-Royce AE3007H turbofan coreengine specifically developed for the GlobalHawk program is a growth version of the

AE3007 engine, currently in use in theCitation X and the Embraer Regional Jet. Inthe 8,000-pound thrust class, the engine isa high bypass, two-spool, axial flow engine,flat rated at 7,580 pounds of thrust,uninstalled, sea level static to 113 degreesFahrenheit ambient temperature.

Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration willprovide the U.S. Navy with a system to

aid in the development of persistentmaritime ISR CONOPS, Training,Tactics-Techniques-Procedures (TTP),through experimentation and exercisevenues to include Training Cycle Work-ups, Limited Objective Experiments(LOE) and Joint Force Exercises.

Today, the Global Hawk MaritimeDemonstration program is managed for theDepartment of Defense by the U.S. Navy’sProgram Executive Office, Strike Weaponsand Unmanned Aviation, Naval UnmannedAerial Systems Division (PMA-263) and theaircraft will be operated by Air Test andEvaluation Squadron TWO ZERO (VX-20) atNaval Air Station, Patuxent River, Md.

RQ-4 Global Hawk Maritime Demonstration SystemHigh Altitude Long Endurance Unmanned Maritime Aerial Reconnaissance SystemProviding the Navy with a Rapid Technology Demonstration Capability

Electro Optical (EO)and Infrared (IR)Sensors

Mission Control Element (MCE)N-2 Landing at NAS Patuxent River, MD

44


4

Maritime Strike Support




44

1.21m ku-widebandSATCOM Antenna

IFF Antenna

Rolls-RoyceAE3007H

Turbofan Engine

Synthetic ApertureRadar (SAR)Gimbaled Antenna

Dual Band CommonData Link (DBCDL)Radome Antenna

UHFLOSAntenna

Graphite CompositeWing

Actuators

Ground SegmentGround Segment




Maritime Reconnaissance ImageryMaritime Reconnaissance Imagery

4

Amphibious Landing Support

EO Spot Data Collection Mode



MaritimeIdentification


Elevation:60,000 ft

Slant Range:18.2 nm

4

44

4

44

All Weather PortSurveillance (Pearl Harbor)

SAR Spot DataCollection Mode



N-MCE, N-LRE-1 and N-LRE-2at NAS Patuxent River, MD

Arizona MemorialPearl Harbor, HI








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Northrop Grumman • Integrated Systems Western Region • P.O. Box 509066 • San Diego • California 92150-9066 • www.northropgrumman.com/unmannedContact: Gemma B. Loochkartt • 858.618.4245 • E-Mail: [email protected] • VM00-AS-4873_03.07

Approved for Public Release • Distribution Unlimited • NAVAIR 075-07 Dated 3/1/07 and USAF ASC 07-0058 Dated 4/14/07 TDEA 13780

Unmanned Aerial Systemfor the 21st Century

=High-resolution sensors look through adverse weather,day or night, from 65,000 feet.

=12,000 nautical miles of range and 35 hoursof endurance.

=Satellite connectivity permits beyond line-of-sight experimentation and demonstration.

=Fully autonomous flight with automatictakeoff and landing.

SpecificationsRQ-4 Air VehicleWingspan .................................................. 116.2 ft (35.4 m)Length ...................................................... 44.4 ft (13.5 m)Height ...................................................... 14.6 ft (4.2 m)Gross Take-off Weight.................................. 26,750 lbs (12,133.6 kg)Payload...................................................... 2,000 lbs (907.2 kg)Ferry Range .............................................. 10,000 nm (18.520 km)Maximum Altitude ...................................... 65,000 ft (19.8 km)Loiter Velocity ............................................ 343 knots TASOn-Station Endurance at 1,200 nm .............. 24 HoursMaximum Endurance .................................. 35 Hours (31.5 Hours Demonstrated)

SensorsRadar

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ................ 1.0/0.3 M Resolution (WAS/Spot) GMTI .................................................... MDV 4.0 knotsMaritime Search (MS).............................. 15,000 sq. km/MnMaritime Target Acquisition (MTA) ............ Cue for ISARISAR...................................................... 3 Resolutions



SpecificationsRQ-4 Air VehicleWingspan .................................................. 116.2 ft (35.4 m)Length ...................................................... 44.4 ft (13.5 m)Height ...................................................... 14.6 ft (4.2 m)Gross Takeoff Weight .................................. 26,750 lbs (12,133.6 kg)Payload...................................................... 2,000 lbs (907.2 kg)Ferry Range .............................................. 10,000 nm (18.520 km)Maximum Altitude ...................................... 65,000 ft (19.8 km)Loiter Velocity ............................................ 343 knots TASOn-Station Endurance at 1,200 nm .............. 24 HoursMaximum Endurance .................................. 35 Hours (31.5 Hours Demonstrated)

SensorsRadar

Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) ................ 1.0/0.3 M Resolution (WAS/Spot) GMTI .................................................... MDV 4.0 knotsMaritime Search (MS).............................. 15,000 sq. km/MinMaritime Target Acquisition (MTA) ............ Cue for ISARISAR...................................................... 3 Resolutions





Slant Range: 17 nm



Slant Range: 17 nm

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