Small long-endurance long-range tactical UAS; catapult-launched, parachute-recovered, with GPS-denied/COMJAM-resilient operation. BlueBird is majority-owned by IAI.
| Country | Israel |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Price | No verified unit price; CSV $1M not confirmed. |
| Subtype | Tactical UAV |
| Role | Tactical ISR / ISTAR |
| Class | Group 2 small tactical UAS |
| Classification | Small tactical UAS (Group 2) |
| Mission | ISR, ISTAR, Reconnaissance |
| Datalink | Up to ~150 km; GPS-denied/COMJAM-resilient |
| Variants | ThunderB; ThunderB-VTOL |
| Notable partners | IAI (parent); Cyient (India JV) |
| MTOW (kg) | 28 |
| Operators | Israel (IDF), India, Chile, Ethiopia, Morocco |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 1.9 |
| Propulsion | Piston |
| Range (km) | 150 |
| Wingspan (m) | 4 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Exported (India, Chile, Ethiopia, Morocco) |
| Launch method | Catapult |
| Autonomy level | Automatic takeoff and landing |
| Endurance (min) | 1440 |
| Recovery method | Parachute with airbag |
| Standard sensors | T-STAMP EO/IR gimbal |
| Production status | In production |