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Aerosonde

Textron Systems (AAI) · United States

Long-endurance small fixed-wing UAS by Textron Systems for ISR and multi-INT missions, launchable from land or ship.

CountryUnited States
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeSmall UAS / fixed-wing
RoleISR
ClassSmall Tactical
ClassificationSmall Unmanned Aircraft System (SUAS)
MissionISR, multi-INT, comms relay, maritime surveillance
VariantsMk 4.4, Mk 4.7, Aerosonde HQ
Notable partnersAerosonde Pty Ltd, US Army, US Navy
OperatorsUS Army, US Navy
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston
Range (km)140
Wingspan (m)3.6
Launch methodCatapult / launch and recovery trailer
Autonomy levelAutonomous waypoint
Endurance (min)600
Recovery methodAutomatic / launch and recovery trailer
Max payload (kg)4.5
Max speed (km/h)120
Standard sensorsEO/IR camera; SIGINT; SAR; comms relay
Production statusIn production
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.textronsystems.com/products/aerosonde-uas