Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL
Product descripton: Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL by Textron Systems
Aerosonde® Mk. 4.7 VTOL
Combined with our Aerosonde system’s proven performance and benchmark-setting reliability, the Aerosonde Mk. 4.7 VTOL UAS brings unparalleled levels of mission capability and flexibility. Textron Systems’ Aerosonde VTOL is runway-independent using Hybrid Quadrotor technology to achieve vertical takeoff and landing.
Our Aerosonde® VTOL UAS configurations offer enhanced mission flexibility with vertical takeoff and landing capabilities, eliminating the need for additional launch/recovery equipment. Our VTOL systems can be assembled and launched in under 30 minutes with the ability to land for fuel, swap payloads and re-launch in a matter of minutes. These features, paired with seamless command and control transition capabilities, provide an expeditionary edge in the field, especially for on-the-move missions.
Our Aerosonde® UAS offers superior multi-mission capabilities with up to six payload integrations in a single flight. With over 40 payloads available, the Aerosonde is well suited to support a wide variety of missions in a single sortie. The systems’ open architecture approach offers rapid payload integration, improving mission readiness and interoperability.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Aerosonde® Mk. 4.7 VTOL |
|---|---|
| Payload Capacity | Up to 23 lbs (10.4 kg) |
| Wingspan | 14.45 ft (4.4 m) |
| Service Ceiling | 10,000 ft (3,048 m) |
| Range | 140 km (75 nm) |
| Max Takeoff Elevation | 6,000 ft (1,829 m) |
| Datalink Bands | L, S, C |
| MGTOW | 118 lbs (53.5 kg) |
| Max Endurance | 9 hr |
| Automated Launch and Recovery | Vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) capability |
| Airspeed | 47–65 kt |
| Transition Altitude | Up to 150 ft (46 m) |