MMIST SnowGoose CQ-10B 'Bravo', a powered-parafoil autonomous cargo UAV able to self-launch without ground support. Payload up to ~260 kg in six bays; ground- or air-launchable from C-130/C-17 for resupply.
| Country | Canada |
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| Subcategory | Cargo / Logistics |
| Subtype | Powered-parafoil cargo UAV |
| Role | Autonomous cargo resupply |
| Class | Cargo UAV |
| Classification | Cargo/resupply UAV |
| Mission | cargo delivery, resupply, leaflet/PSYOP, ISR (optional) |
| Datalink | SATCOM (BLOS) and line-of-sight |
| Variants | CQ-10A, CQ-10B (Bravo) |
| MTOW (kg) | 635 |
| Operators | US (USSOCOM, evaluated), Canada |
| Frame type | Powered parafoil (central fuselage) |
| Propulsion | Rotax 914 piston engine (110 hp), pusher |
| Range (km) | 300 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Limited |
| Launch method | ground self-launch (unprepared surface), air launch (C-130/C-17) |
| Autonomy level | Fully autonomous (GPS waypoint / SATCOM) |
| Endurance (min) | 900 |
| Recovery method | parafoil/autonomous landing |
| Year introduced | 2008 |
| Max payload (kg) | 260 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 61 |
| Standard sensors | GPS navigation, SATCOM control |
| Production status | Developed/limited production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5500 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Afghanistan-era operations |