Aerosonde HQ
Overview
Context
Aerosonde HQ is Textron Systems’ VTOL fixed-wing UAV for long-endurance tactical ISR. The official HQ datasheet specifies 45–65 knot speed, 10 hour endurance with a multi-INT payload, VTOL operation and a Lycoming EL-005 heavy-fuel engine.
Facts Company: Textron SystemsType: Vtol Fixed Wing Isr UAVPositioning: Long-endurance multi-intelligence aircraftFunction: Collects tactical intelligence without a conventional runwayAudience: Defence, maritime surveillance and government ISR operatorsStatus: CommercialWebsite: https://www.textronsystems.com/products/aerosonde-uas
Specifications
Endurance H With Multi Int Payload: 10 h with multi-INT payload Transition Altitude Ft Agl: 50–150 ft AGL Ceiling Ft Density Altitude: 10,500 ft density altitude Speed Range Knots: 45–65 knots Engine: Lycoming EL-005 heavy-fuel engine
Market context
Defence, maritime surveillance and government ISR operators
Peer Group: Tactical ISR Drone Workflow: Drone ISR Capability: VTOL unmanned aircraft
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