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Orbiter 4

Israel

Small tactical UAS for ISR, maritime patrol, SAR and infrastructure protection; can operate two payloads simultaneously and navigate with or without GPS/datalink. Catapult-launched, net-recovered.

CountryIsrael
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeSmall Tactical UAS
RoleISR / maritime patrol
ClassSmall tactical UAS
ClassificationTactical ISR UAV
MissionISR, Maritime patrol, Search and rescue
DatalinkUp to 150 km
MTOW (kg)50
Frame typeFixed-wing
Range (km)150
Wingspan (m)5.4
Combat-provenUnknown
Launch methodCatapult
Autonomy levelAutomatic takeoff/recovery
Endurance (min)1440
Recovery methodNet
Year introduced2016
Max payload (kg)12
Standard sensorsEO/IR, Maritime radar
Production statusIn production
Service ceiling (m)5486
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – civilPublic safety / SAR
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
Range / enduranceMedium range (150–650 km)
Signature / detectabilityGNSS-denied capable, RCS – small
Threat vectorSurveillance / 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-4