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Wasp III (RQ-12A)

AeroVironment · United States

Hand-launched micro/small UAV for over-the-hill ISR at platoon level, fielded under the US Air Force BATMAV program and by the USMC. Waterproof with automatic land/water landing.

CountryUnited States
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeMicro/small UAS
RoleTactical ISR
ClassMini
ClassificationGroup 1 Small UAS / Micro Air Vehicle
MissionTactical ISR
VariantsWasp AE, Wasp IV
Notable partnersUS Air Force, USMC
MTOW (kg)0.43
OperatorsUnited States (Air Force, Marine Corps)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)0.38
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)5
Wingspan (m)0.73
Launch methodHand-launched
Endurance (min)45
Recovery methodAutomatic deep-stall landing (land or water)
Max speed (km/h)64
Standard sensorsForward/side EO/IR color cameras
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.