Larger Block 5 variant of ADCOM Systems' United 40 MALE UAV with tandem (twin) wing configuration, glider-like high-aspect-ratio wings and ultra-long endurance. ISR, BDA, special ops and comms relay; can be configured for strike.
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | MALE UAV |
| Role | ISR/strike |
| Class | MALE |
| Classification | MALE |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, intelligence, battle damage assessment, communications relay, strike |
| Datalink | SATCOM/LOS |
| Variants | United 40 Block 1, Block 5 |
| Operators | UAE (developmental) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 11.13 |
| Propulsion | Hybrid: Rotax 914 UL piston + 80hp electric motor |
| Wingspan (m) | 17.53 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | marketed for export |
| Launch method | runway takeoff |
| Autonomy level | semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 6000 |
| Recovery method | runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2013 |
| Max payload (kg) | 1000 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 220 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR gyro-stabilised gimbal (x2), SAR |
| Production status | prototype/limited |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7925 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – BVLOS, Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, Comms relay, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Hybrid, ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Long endurance (>24 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Mothership / relay (carrier drone launching FPVs or extending link range), Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – MALE (>600 kg) |