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Virtus

Virtus OWE-V is STARK’s software-defined VTOL loitering munition for precision strikes. It launches without catapults or pads, integrates with Minerva for...

Facts

Company
STARK
Product type
unmanned_aerial_system
Status
active
Website
https://stark-defence.com/en/systems/stark-owe-v-virtus

About Virtus

Virtus is a vertical-take-off loitering munition that deploys without a catapult or prepared launch pad. Its software-defined mission system supports route updates, visual guidance and human-supervised precision engagement across contested environments.

Minerva connects Virtus with reconnaissance aircraft, other effectors and battle-management systems and supports coordinated swarm and reconnaissance-strike workflows. STARK has demonstrated the system in Bundeswehr exercises and deployed it in Ukraine. A German framework agreement covers delivery of several thousand systems.

Market context

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Summary

Type: Loitering munition

Core: VTOL strike

Function: Precision effects

Audience: Defence forces

Specifications

aircraft_class
VTOL loitering munition
communications
Multi-layer EW-resilient data link
deployment_time
<10 minutes
dimensions
1.8 m height / 1.8 m wingspan
endurance_hours
Up to 1.5 hours h
max_speed_mps
69.4+ m/s attack speed / 250 km/h+ m/s
navigation_method
Visual odometry, satellite imagery and landmark-based global localisation for GNSS-denied operation
operating_altitude
Up to 2,000 m
payload_capacity_kg
Up to 5 kg modular payload kg
range
130 km+
speed_range
120 km/h+ km/h

Operations

Environment
contested_electromagnetic_environment, frontline_battlefield
Primary user
military_operator
Role
precision_strike, recce_strike
Mobility class
vtol_fixed_wing
Product detail
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