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Puma 3 AE American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Puma 3 AE

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
Puma 3 AE American Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Puma 3 AE
Alternate Designation
Puma 3 AE
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Date of Introduction
2018
Description

AeroVironment’s expertise in UAS technology is epitomized by our third-generation Puma 3 AE (All Environment). We have equipped the Puma 3 AE with the powerful Mantis i45 gimbaled payload for use in day, night, or low-light environments, an array of communication frequencies (M1/M2/M3/M4/M5/M6), all protected with powerful AES-256 bit encryption, and a reinforced airframe with optional under wing transit bay for secondary payloads and third party applications. With both manual and autonomous navigation capability, Puma 3 AE’s newly enhanced propulsion system makes it significantly more efficient and easier to hand-launch. Deep- stall lading capability makes aircraft recovery simple and precise. All these advanced features can be used in land or maritime operations.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 47.0 km/h
Endurance 2.50 hrs
Wingspan 2.80 m
System
Alternate Designation Puma 3 AE
Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer AeroVironment
Endurance 2.5 hour flight endurance with an LE battery
Payloads Mantis i45 Gimbaled Payload with Dual 15mp EO cameras, 50x zoom, IR camera and Low Light camera for night operations, and High Power Illuminator
GCS Common GCS with Raven® and Wasp® AE
Launch Method Hand-launched, rail launch (optional)
Recovery Method Autonomous or manual deep-stall landing
Dimensions
Length 1.4 m
Wingspan 2.8 m
Weight 6.8 kg
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type INA
Engine Power INA
Maximum Speed 47–83 km/h, 25–45 knots
Maximum Distance 20 km standard antenna, 60 km with LRTA
Maximum Altitude 91–152 m AGL
Endurance 2.5 hour flight endurance with an LE battery
Details
Country of Origin United States
Category Very Low-Cost, Close-Range UAVs (Less than 5 km Range)
Air > Very Low-Cost, Close-Range UAVs (Less than 5 km Range)
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.4 m
Width
Height
Weight
6.8 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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