Aerosonde HQ

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 Systems
  • Type: Vtol Fixed Wing Isr UAV
  • Positioning: Long-endurance multi-intelligence aircraft
  • Function: Collects tactical intelligence without a conventional runway
  • Audience: Defence, maritime surveillance and government ISR operators
  • Status: Commercial
  • Website: 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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