US Navy drone conducts reconnaissance over Strait of Hormuz

On April 9, a US Navy MQ-4C Triton long-range electronic reconnaissance drone conducted an extended flight over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Flightradar24 data.

The UAV was launched from Sigonella Air Base in Sicily, flew over Saudi Arabia, and entered the Persian Gulf, operating in international waters of the Strait of Hormuz while moving between the Persian and Oman Gulfs.

The mission lasted approximately two hours at an altitude of around 14 kilometres. The MQ-4C Triton is a high-altitude, long-endurance reconnaissance drone capable of providing real-time intelligence over large oceanic and coastal areas.

It can remain airborne for over 30 hours, reach speeds up to 610 km/h, and attain altitudes of up to 17,000 meters.

By Jeyhun Aghazada