SiRTAP
SiRTAP
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
SiRTAP
Designation
SiRTAP
Alternate Designation
—
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
Airbus Defence and Space
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The SiRTAP is a multi-purpose unmanned aircraft system (UAS) developed by Airbus Defense and Space since 2015 to meet the requirements of Spain and Colombia. The SiRTAP drones are intended to replace the Searcher Mk II drones within the Spanish Armed Forces. The Spanish Government agreed to buy nine systems (27 drones) in July 2023 under a 595 million Euro contract. Spain will take delivery of the new drone system in 2026. Each SiRTAP system consists of three drones, each capable of staying airborne for 20 hours carrying a150-kilgoram payload at an altitude of 21,000-ft. The drones are intended to perform area surveillance, force protection, signals, electronic and communications intelligence.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Service Ceiling
6401 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status
Under Development
Origin
Spain
Contractor
Airbus Defence and Space
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
2026
First Flight
2025
Total Production
27
Unitary Cost
EUR€20 million
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
3
Mass — Payload
150 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
21,000 foot
Time — Flight Endurance
20 hour
Details
Country of Origin
Spain
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004342
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (2)
Spain
Colombia
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