Runway-independent, twin-boom tactical UAS built by Boeing Insitu for the US Navy and Marine Corps, providing land- and sea-based ISR. Catapult-launched and recovered via SkyHook arresting wire.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Small Tactical UAS |
| Role | Reconnaissance / ISR |
| Class | Small Tactical |
| Classification | Group 3 UAS |
| Mission | ISR |
| Datalink | Encrypted line-of-sight C2 datalink |
| Variants | Integrator, RQ-21A Blackjack |
| Notable partners | US Department of the Navy, Boeing |
| MTOW (kg) | 61 |
| Operators | USMC, US Navy, Australian Army |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 2.5 |
| Propulsion | Piston |
| Range (km) | 102 |
| Wingspan (m) | 4.9 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported |
| Launch method | Pneumatic catapult rail launcher |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 960 |
| Recovery method | SkyHook recovery (arresting wire) |
| Year introduced | 2016 |
| Max payload (kg) | 17.7 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 166 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR camera; IR marker; comms relay; laser rangefinder |
| Production status | In service |
| Combat radius (km) | 92 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5945 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Iraq (MARSOC, 2016) |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Small (20–150 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |