Shadow® RQ-7Bv2 Block III TUAS
Product descripton: Shadow® RQ-7Bv2 Block III TUAS by Textron Systems
With over 30 years of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) experience, Textron Systems’ Improved Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) builds on the proven RQ-7B with over 1.3 million flight hours, 85% being in combat. It has supported the warfighter in some of the most strenuous operational and challenging environmental conditions. The RQ-7Bv2 Block III is the latest configuration and is an all-digital system, optimized for new multi-mission, single-sortie profiles and manned-unmanned teaming.
Our multi-mission systems are paired with Textron Systems’ interoperable Universal Ground Control Station (UGCS) and remote products for collaboration across the battle space. For a smaller expeditionary footprint, our systems can also be paired with a Portable Ground Control Station (PGCS).
Configuration
- Proven platform with 1.3 million flight hours
- Reduced noise signature
- Flight in adverse weather
- Increased engine power and reliability
- Increased payload capacity
- Optimized for manned/unmanned teaming with Level of Interoperability 4 demonstrated with AH-64E and OSRVT™
- Easily Configurable Payloads Carried: high-definition EO/IR with continuous zoom, communications relay, laser designation
- Advanced Communications Relay
Acoustic Signature
60% reduction compared to prior configuration
Adverse Weather
Operates in up to 2 inches of rain per hour
Engine Power
24% increase with high-reliability water-cooled engine
Enhanced MUM-T
Level of Interoperability 4
Technical specifications
| Payload | 95 lb (43 kg) |
| Payload Power | Up to 500 watts |
| Max Wingspan | 20.4 ft (6.2 m) |
| Endurance | 8 hr |
| Range | 125 km (line of sight) |
| Gross Takeoff Weight | 535 lb (243 kg) |
| Ceiling | 18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
| Max Takeoff Elevation | 10,500 ft (3,200 m) density altitude |
| Landing | Landing Tactical Automatic Landing Systems short-field landing with arresting gear |