The MQ-9 Reaper is newer and larger than the MQ-1 Predator.
"One of the big differences between the Reaper and the Predator
is the Predator can only carry about 200 pounds (of ordnance). The
Reaper however, can carry one and a half tons, and on top of
carrying Hellfire missiles, can carry multiple GBU-12 laser-guided
bombs," said Capt. Michael Lewis, 42nd ATKS flight scheduler.