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ThunderB

ThunderB

Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
ThunderB
Designation
ThunderB
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd
Date of Introduction
2018
Description

The ThunderB is a long endurance small tactical unmanned air vehicle (STUAV) developed by BlueBird Aero Systems to perform Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. The ThunderB is equipped with a triple CCD sensor, a cooled infrared camera and a laser pointer payload. It can be utilized for peacekeeping, low intensity conflict, security, law enforcement, search and rescue (SAR), disaster relief and commercial applications missions. Besides, the ThunderB has the ability to carry two small cargoes inside capsules under the wings that can be dropped with precision accuracy over the battlefield. The cargo capsule can be fitted with a parachute to avoid damage. The groundbreaking 32-kg ThunderB STUAV can stay airborne for over 24 hours operating at a distance of up to 150 kilometers while being controlled by a single Ground Control Station (GCS). The launch is carried out using a catapult and is recovered via a parachute with the aircraft being equipped with airbags to avoid damage when impacting the ground.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 134.0 km/h
Range 150.0 km
Service Ceiling 4877 m
Wingspan 4.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status Active
Origin Israel
Contractor BlueBird Aero Systems Ltd
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2018
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Propeller Blades 2
Dimensions — Length 1.9 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 4 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 32 kilogram
Mass — Payload 4 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 16,000 foot
Performance — Max Range 150 kilometer
Performance — Operational Altitude 1,820 meter
Speed — Cruise Speed 60 kph
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 134 kph
Time — Flight Endurance 24 hour
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
1.9 m
Width
4 m
Height
Weight
32 kg
Operators (1)
Israel
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