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Airborne Systems

Barracuda VTOL UAS

Airborne ISR and electronic warfare platform designed for extended-range tactical missions.

Barracuda VTOL UAS is a next-generation airborne platform developed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, and electronic warfare missions in contested environments. By combining VTOL flexibility, fixed-wing endurance, payload modularity, and airborne RF mission capability, Barracuda extends operational reach beyond the limitations of ground-based systems.

Category
Airborne Systems
Product Type
VTOL Airborne ISR & EW Platform
Deployment
Fixed / Mobile / Tactical
Product Overview

Built for modern defense and security environments.

Barracuda is positioned for missions where elevated awareness, runway-independent launch capability, and modular payload integration are critical. It can support ISR, precision mapping, directional airborne suppression, convoy overwatch, coastal observation, and tactical support missions from a single adaptable platform. Its hybrid VTOL architecture enables rapid deployment in remote terrain, tactical bases, industrial zones, and near-coastal environments without requiring a conventional runway.

Key Features

Core capabilities and operational strengths.

VTOL + Fixed-Wing Efficiency

Combines vertical take-off and landing capability with efficient forward flight, enabling runway-independent deployment and long-endurance airborne operations.

Extended Mission Endurance

Designed for long-duration missions with up to 8 hours of endurance, supporting persistent ISR, overwatch, and mission continuity.

Mission-Adaptive Payload Architecture

Supports EO/IR, mapping, LiDAR, SAR, and custom payload options, allowing the system to be configured for defense, industrial, and special mission needs.

Airborne Electronic Warfare Capability

Supports integration of compact directional jammer payloads for counter-UAV and electronic suppression missions from the air.

Runway-Independent Deployment

Launches and lands vertically, allowing use in complex terrain, tactical outposts, remote zones, and infrastructure-limited environments.

Real-Time ISR Performance

Provides live situational awareness, precision surveillance, object tracking, and intelligence collection across complex operational areas.

Quiet and Compact Operational Profile

Its low acoustic signature and compact field footprint support covert, tactical, and observation-heavy missions.

Rapid Field Readiness

Structured for fast deployment with a small operator footprint, enabling quick mission setup and flexible field use.

Specifications

Technical and operational summary.

Platform Type
Hybrid VTOL Fixed-Wing UAS
Operational Role
ISR / EW / tactical airborne support
Wingspan
5200 mm
Length
2400 mm
Height
500 mm
MTOW
50 kg
Payload Capacity
Up to 10 kg
Endurance
Up to 8 hours (with reserve)
Cruise Speed
18–25 m/s
Maximum Speed
35 m/s
Command Range
10 km standard / up to 50 km with upgraded GCS
Encryption
AES-128 standard
EW Payload Capability
Directional airborne jammer integration, 400 MHz–6 GHz, up to 500 W RF output
Deployment
Runway-independent VTOL operation
Use Cases

Typical application areas.

Airborne ISR and surveillance missions
Airborne electronic warfare support
Counter-UAV overwatch operations
Border and coastal security missions
Convoy overwatch and force protection
Critical infrastructure monitoring
Precision mapping and industrial observation
Special operations support
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Documents

Product documents and references.

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Technical Specifications

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Capability Overview

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Awards & Recognition

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Videos

Product videos and demonstrations.

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Barracuda Operational Overview

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Operational Deployment

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Technical System Overview

Gallery

Product visuals.

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