On Jul 1, 9:04 am, "Dave Bethke" <dbet...@houston.rr.com> wrote:

<m...@sushi.com> wrote>http://www.lazygranch.com/general_atomics.htm

The number N702 is listed as a Cessna 172.  That chase plane in the photo
looks more like a Cessna 210 due to the retractable gear and the lack of
wing struts.  Also the 210 is more likely to be used as it comes in a
pressurized version which would be needed if the Predators are followed up
above 10 or 12 thousand feet.

Why would you need pressurization if the altitude is only 12 grand?  A
pilot doesn't  even need supplemental oxygen unless he goes above 12
grand for more than 30 minutes.  With supplemental oxygen he's good to
a lot higher.  A turbocharged engine on the other hand would probably
be needed for those hot high density altitude conditions.