Piro LC500
Product descripton: Piro LC500 by Anatra
Faster resupply without risk to aircrew
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Autonomous runway-to-runway
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500lb+ payload over a 500+ mile range
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Rugged, fixed-wing design allows for transporting cargo in, over, around, or through various weather conditions
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Combustion fuel with ability to build all-electric variant
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Efficiently transports cargo for multi-mission use without risk to human life
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Piloted product is already in flight; uncrewed product available Q4 2025
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NAICS Codes: 336411 – 511210 – 541715
Technical specifications
Features:
| Carbon Fiber & Composite Construction | Corrosion resistant |
| Hybrid Power Options | Reduce emissions output |
| Optional Parachute Recovery | Payload protection |
| Al Predictive Maintenance | Reduce downtime and lower repair costs |
| Self-Healing Material | Increase durability in-situ |
| Autonomous Uncrewed | Satellite communication-based Minimal training required to operate |
| Safety | Fully redundant propulsion, controls, & sensor suite Robust lost link procedures |
| Night Flying | GPS and Laser/RADAR based navigation |
| Fast & Flexible Loading | Complete aircraft load / unload within five minutes Flexible handling & configuration Top-entry loading Improved cargo protection |
| Easy Operation | Fully autonomous operation (uncrewed) Flight plan programming by single on-ground pilot Dynamic rerouting via satellite link On-ground battery swap (approx. 20 min) Short 3-week pilot training |
Specs & Performance:
| Propulsion System | Motors: Rotax 916iS, 4 Cylinder, Turbo Charged, Air and Liquid Cooled Engine Power: 160 hp / Takeoff, 137 hp- Cruise Fuel: Avgas or Mogas |
| Dimensions | Wing Span: 30 ft / 9.144 m Wing Area: 125 sq ft / 11.61 m² Length: 23ft 4in / 7.112 m Height: 7ft 9in / 2.362 m |
| Weights | Operating Empty Weight (OEW): 992 lbs / 449.06 kg Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW): +1,500 lbs / 680.39 kg Maximum Landing Weight (MLW): +1,500 lbs / 680.39 kg |
| Capacity | Maximum Payload: +500lbs / 226.80kg Cargo Volume: 2 m³ / 75 ft³ Top Cargo Access Door: 1 m x 1 m / 34” x 34” |
| Speed & Range | Cruise Speed: +150 kts / 172.62mph Range w/ Maximum Payload: 804 km / 500 miles (+30 min reserve) Service Ceiling: 3,048 m / 10,000 ft density altitude (estimated) |
| Runway | Take-off run with Max Payload: 304 m / 1,000ft Required Runway: 250 m x 8 m / 820 ft x 27 ft Surface: Paved, gravel, dirt, grass Maximum Demonstrated Crosswind: 30 knots / 15.43m/s |
| Ground Handling | Trailer Transportation: Standard size, custom holding brackets. Requires simple wing removal Hangar Storage: 40 ft HC sea container Disassembly / Assembly: under 20 minutes |
| Maintenance | Total Maintenance Cost: $12.50 per flight hour 250-hour inspection interval Battery: Contact Anatra Sales for details Motor / Propeller: On condition Landing Gear: On condition |
| Certifications | FAA – experimental exemption: Q4 2023 UK CAA – BVLOS approval: Q1 2026 |
| Development Timeline | First Flight: December 2023 Demo Flights: 1H2025 Entry into Service: Q4 2025 |
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