Upgraded production model of the Shadow 200 family with larger increased-endurance wings, more fuel and a more efficient airfoil for longer ISR missions.
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Tactical UAV (improved variant) |
| Role | ISR / target acquisition |
| Class | Tactical |
| Classification | Tactical UAV |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, target acquisition, comms relay |
| Datalink | C-band LOS datalink |
| Variants | RQ-7B, RQ-7B v2, RQ-7BV2 Block III |
| Notable partners | UAV Engines Ltd, US Army, USMC |
| MTOW (kg) | 186 |
| Operators | US Army, USMC, Australia, Sweden, Italy |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 3.41 |
| Propulsion | Rotary |
| Range (km) | 125 |
| Wingspan (m) | 6.1 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported |
| Launch method | Rail catapult launcher |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 540 |
| Recovery method | Runway landing with tailhook |
| Year introduced | 2004 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 204 |
| Standard sensors | POP-300/POP-300D EO/IR gimbal; laser designator |
| Production status | In service |
| Combat radius (km) | 125 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5500 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Iraq War, War in Afghanistan |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Comms relay, ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Mothership / relay (carrier drone launching FPVs or extending link range) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |