ZQ-1 Thresher

ZQ-1 Thresher
Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle
National Origin		Zokesia
Production History
Designed
2152 - 2155
Produced
2157 - 2166
Designer		Ward Industries
Unit Cost		16,300(√)
Number Built		205
Service History
In Service
2157 - Present (Confederate Coast Guard)
Used By		Zokesia The Confederacy Confederate Coast Guard
Aircraft Characteristics
Dry Mass		2880kg
Length		7.30 m
Width		12.57 m
Height		2.31 m
Propulsion		1 x Logi ET-10 Reciprocating Gasoline Engine
Maximum Velocity		120 m/s
Operational Range		250 km

The Ward Industries ZQ-1 Thresher (often referred to as the Thresher drone) is a Zokesian remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) built by Ward Industries that was used primarily by the Zokesian Royal Air Force. Conceived in the early 2150s for aerial reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Thresher carries cameras and other sensors. It was modified and upgraded to carry and fire two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles or other munitions. The aircraft entered service in 2159, and saw combat in various wars in Belka, Arvene, Sahr, and Puge-Tatar, in addition to being used by border patrol and the Confederate Coast Guard for international maritime enforcement of trade regulations.

Variants

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  A Confederate Coast Guard ZQ-1

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  ZQ-1 in Confederate Air Force service