The AU-450 BansheeTM is a high-performance UAV optimized for cost effectiveness, heavy payload (up to 200kg), long endurance (20 hours based upon payload), with military-grade encrypted video and data transfer, global flight control with both anti-collision and anti-hijacking programming.
Integrated mission management systems provide special capabilities for beyond line of sight (BLOS) operations, bay doors for tactical air drops, a 4.5 meters long fuselage bay for supplies/transport, and very low energy consumption for persistent T/ISR surveillance.
Mission Type | T/ISR, Extended Loiter and Ordinance Delivery | Wingspan | 7.2 m |
Frame Type | Fixed Wing (Canard Design) | Airframe Length | 4.0 m |
Initial C2 Range | 80 km BLOS or Global (satellite) | Empty Weight | 80 kg |
Maximum Payload | 200 kg (hard points capable) | MTOW | 180 kg |
Endurance | 20 hours | Cruise Speed | 35 m/s (68 kts) |
Range | 2000 km | Stall Speed | 20 m/s (39 kts) |
Service Ceiling | 4000 m | Vne (Never Exceed Speed) | 50 m/s (97 kts) |
Safety System | Ballistic Parachute | Wind Resistance | 15 m/s (30 kts) |
Launch Type | Airfield or Runway | Fuel Type | Gasoline/Heavy Fuel |
Landing Type | Airfield or Runway | Engine | 2 Stroke (28 kw) |