Skystriker Israeli Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Skystriker UAV "Kamikaze Drone"
Loitering Munition UAV
Other
Basic Information
Name
Skystriker Israeli Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Skystriker UAV "Kamikaze Drone"
Alternate Designation
Skystriker UAV "Kamikaze Drone"
Equipment Type
Loitering Munition UAV
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems
Date of Introduction
2017
Description
The SkyStriker is a fully autonomous UAV that can locate, acquire and strike operator-designated targets with a 5kg warhead installed inside the fuselage, enabling high-precision performance. The electric propulsion offers a minimal acoustic signature, allowing covert operations at low altitude operations.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Rotary Engine
System
Alternative Designation
Skystriker UAV "Kamikaze Drone"
Type
Loitering Munition Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Elbit Systems (Israel)
Ground Crew
3-4 (Estimated)
Flight Control
INA
Launch Method
Track launcher
Recovery / Landing Method
Intentionally expendable, unknown if recoverable (attack abort procedures)
Dimensions
Length, Overall
INA
Height, Overall
INA
Wingspan
INA
Weight, Maximum Launch
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Rotary Engine
Engine Power
INA
Propulsion
2-blade pusher propeller
Maximum Speed
INA
Range
INA
Communication Range
INA
Endurance
INA
Maximum Altitude
INA
Payload
Radar
INA
Optics
Assessed as EO/IR (Day and Night Capable)
Explosive Type
High Explosive Warhead (contained within the fuselage)
Max Payload with Warhead
5 kg
Image Sources
Notes
https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/loitering-munition-shanti-kuber-1e; https://elbitsystems.com/pr-new/elbit-systems-introduces-skystriker/; https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/paris-air-show/2017/06/21/elbit-systems-pitches-skystriker-drone-in-emerging-market-of-loitering-munitions/;
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
Israel
Azerbaijan
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