The General Atomics Aeronautical Systems MQ-1C Grey Eagle is an unmanned aerial vehicle operated by the United States Army. They were first deployed in 2008 and remain in active service.

The MQ-1C was developed in response to a US Army requirement for an extended-range multi-purpose UAV issued in 2002.

It was a development of the earlier General Atomics MQ-1 Predator with a more powerful engine, lengthened wings and an enlarged fuselage. They were first introduced into service around 2004 and 204 were manufactured.

The US Army’s 1st Infantry Division’c combat aviation brigade deployed to Iraw in June 2010.

By June 2012 the MQ-1C had complted 10,000 successful automatic launches and recovteries. By July 2012 the aircraft had accumulated over 35,000 flight hours since it was first deployed in 2008.

This model represents a MQ-1C in service with the US Army during the 2010s.

Clear Prop 1/72 kit completed by Leigh Edmonds in February 2025.