ZQ-1 Thresher
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ZQ-1 Thresher
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| Unkerbed Combat Air Vehicle | |||||
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| 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 | |||||
| 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. Though it has been replaced by more modern UAS systems such as the ZQ-9 Harvester and ZQ-19 Peregrine in Air Force service, the Zokesian Royal Navy and Coast Guard still operate the ZQ-1 into the 23rd century.
Development
Design
Operational history
Variants
ZQ-1N
The ZQ-1N is a navalized Thresher designed to operate off of Navy helipads. With a RATO rocket pod to facilitate quick launches and a more powerful engine, the ZQ-1N is designed to support fleet assets and contribute to ISR operations in conjunction with navy AWACS and reconnaissance helicopters.
A Confederate Coast Guard ZQ-1
ZQ-1 in Confederate Air Force service
ZQ-1N Sea Thresher
