![The Extended Range version of the Avenger has a wing span of 76 feet. With additional 2200 lbs of fuel it can carry missions of up to 20 hours. Photo: GA-ASI.]()
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA‑ASI), successfully performed the first flight of the Avenger Extended Range (Avenger ER) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). With wingspan increased to 76 feet and 2,200 pounds of additional fuel, the ER extends the legacy Avenger’s endurance from 15 hours to 20 hours.