TAPAS-BH-201 (Rustom II) Indian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
TAPAS-BH-201
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
TAPAS-BH-201 (Rustom II) Indian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
TAPAS-BH-201
Alternate Designation
TAPAS-BH-201; Rustom II
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Bharat Electronics Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Date of Introduction
2016
Description
The TAPAS-BH-201 (Rustom II) Indian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed in India by the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) on the lines of General Atomics MQ-1 Predator.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turboprop (180 hp)
Max Speed
224.0 km/h
Range
1000.0 km
Endurance
24.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
10600 m
Wingspan
20.60 m
Payload Capacity
350 kg
Variants
Rustom 1
The standard model designed for tactical surveillance. First flight occurred in 2010.
System
Alternate Designation
TAPAS-BH-201; Rustom II
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Bharat Electronics
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
Autonomy
Semi-Autonomous
Crew
Unmanned
Payload Capacity
350 kg
Payload Capacity with Fuel
1,000 kg
Dimensions
Length
9.5 m
Wingspan
20.6 m
Height
INA
Empty Weight
720 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
1,800 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
2 × VRDE indigenous Engines
Engine Type
Turboprop
Engine Power
180 hp each
Maximum Speed
224 km/h
Cruising Speed
174 km/h
Service Ceiling
10,600 m
Ferry Range
1,000 km
Endurance
24 hours
Details
Country of Origin
India
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9.5 m
Width
20.6 m
Height
—
Weight
1800 kg
Operators (1)
India
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