Overview
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 program of record 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).
configurations
Specifications
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Shadow® v2 Block III |
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Payload |
95 lb (43 kg) |
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Payload Power |
Up to 500 watts |
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Max Wingspan |
20.4 ft (6.2 m) |
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Endurance |
8 hr |
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Range |
125 km (line of sight) |
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Gross Takeoff Weight |
535 lb (243 kg) |
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Ceiling |
18,000 ft (5,486 m) |
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Max Takeoff Elevation |
10,500 ft (3,200 m) density altitude |
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Landing |
Landing Tactical Automatic Landing Systems short-field landing with arresting gear |
Timeline
| 1985-2007 | RQ-2 Pioneer® |
| 1999-present | Shadow® RQ-7 |
| 2015-present | Shadow RQ-7B V2 |
| 2020-present | RQ-7B V2 Block III Improved Shadow |
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