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Medium-altitude, medium-endurance, high speed modular Jet UAV · High speed, medium range, high altitude multirole jet for ISR and Strike capabilities for up to 200 Km

RUDRA

High-Speed, Modular Jet UAV for Extended-Range ISR and Multi-Role Missions

45 MinEndurance
15 KgPayload
100 kmRadius
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RUDRA unmanned aerial platform

Specifications

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Class
Medium-altitude, medium-endurance, high speed modular Jet UAV
Primary role
High speed, medium range, high altitude multirole jet for ISR and Strike capabilities for up to 200 Km
Maximum take-off weight
55 Kg
Wingspan
3.2 m
Length
2.5 m
Maximum payload
15 Kg
Endurance
45 Min
Operating radius
100 km
Cruise speed
280 km/h
Service ceiling
18000 ft
Launch and recovery
Runway / Catapult
Propulsion
Jet
Data link
Encrypted, BLOS-capable
Payload bay
EO/IR gimbal, SAR-ready

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High-Speed UAV for Deep ISR & BDA Missions

High-speed jet-powered platform optimized for deep ISR and BDA missions. High-altitude capability with extended-range operation up to 200 km. Modular payload architecture enables rapid integration of mission-specific ISR systems.

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Jet-Powered UAVs: The Next Leap in Speed, Autonomy and Mission FlexibilityInnovation · 5 mins

Jet-Powered UAVs: The Next Leap in Speed, Autonomy and Mission Flexibility

Unmanned aerial vehicles are entering a new phase of development. For years, the UAV market was dominated by propeller-driven platforms designed primarily for surveillance, mapping and long-endurance observation. Those aircraft remain essential, but a new requirement is emerging: unmanned systems that can fly faster, cover greater distances and respond within much shorter operational windows.

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