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DRS RQ-15 Neptune

User Service Navy
Manufacturer DRS Unmanned Technologies
Inventory [2007] 15 Delivered / 75 Planned (25 systems)
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Small-system footprint, compact transport
  • Two-person portable and set-up, single-person operation, launches quickly
  • Up to 250 waypoint preprogrammed flight plan, inflight update capability and autonomous autopilot with direct control mode
  • GPS navigation
  • L-Band downlink and S-Band uplink
  • Range of over 50 NM over land or water
  • IFF transponder
  • DRS Rugged Laptop Ground Control Station
  • DRS EO/IR payload - two-axis stabilized turret
  • Maintenance simplified through extensive use of LRUs
  • Modular payload design facilitates multiple mission configurations
  • Ground Control Station Windows®-based
  • Mission planning FalconView™ software package
  • 4th Generation autopilot allows complex, autonomous behavior
  • Semi-autonomous “fly-by-keystroke” capability
    • SPECIFICATIONS
    Size 72.0 L x 20.0 H inches
    (182.88 L x 50.80 H cm)
    Wing span 7.0 feet
    (2.13 meters)
    Mass gross TOW 135 lbs.
    (61.23 kg)
    Payload weight 20 lbs.
    (9.07 kg)
    Power plant 2 stroke, 15 HP
    Fuel AV gas
    Launcher/transport container 72.0 L x 30.0 W x 20.0 H inches
    (182.88 L x 76.20 W x 50.80 H cm)
    PERFORMANCE DATA
    Altitude 8,000 feet
    (2,438.40 meters)
    Endurance 4 hours, including reserve
    Speed (maximum) 90 KTS
    Speed (cruise) 65-70 KTS
    Speed (loiter) 62 KTS
    Launch zero length pneumatic launcher
    Recover
  • parachute (land or water)
  • visible and IR strobe



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