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Orbiter 1K

Aeronautics Ltd. · Israel

Small electric loitering munition derived from the Orbiter 2 mini-UAS, designed for soft-target attack with a video tracker and abort/re-attack capability; reusable via parachute if not detonated.

CountryIsrael
SubcategoryLoitering munitions
SubtypeLoitering munition
RoleLoitering munition / strike
ClassClass I (Mini)
ClassificationClass 1 / mini-UAS loitering munition
MissionISR, Strike
DatalinkDigital RF (~100 km module)
MTOW (kg)40
OperatorsGreece
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)200
Wingspan (m)2.9
Combat-provenYes
Export statusExported
Launch methodCatapult
Autonomy levelOperator-in-the-loop with abort
Endurance (min)180
Recovery methodParachute/airbag (if not expended)
Max payload (kg)5.5
Max speed (km/h)130
Standard sensorsDay/night EO camera, Video tracker
Production statusActive
Service ceiling (m)3962
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelSemi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop)
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR, Loitering munition (one-way attack)
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion)
Range / enduranceShort range (50–150 km)
Signature / detectabilityRCS – small, RF-emitting
Speed regimeMedium (50–150 km/h)
Strike depth / operational roleMiddle strike (20–150 km, operational rear: logistics, artillery, EW, C2)
Threat vectorKinetic – loitering munition, Surveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: aeronautics-sys.com/systems/orbiter-1k