ROTEM L Israeli Expendable Quad-copter Loitering Munition Unmanned Air System (UAS)

ROTEM L

Loitering Munition UAV

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Basic Information

Name

ROTEM L Israeli Expendable Quad-copter Loitering Munition Unmanned Air System (UAS)

Designation

ROTEM L

Alternate Designation

ROTEM L

Equipment Type

Loitering Munition UAV

Manufacturer

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)

Date of Introduction

2017

Description

The ROTEM Aerial Vehicle (AV) is a tactical, loitering munition based on a light multi-rotor platform that delivers excellent capabilities against low signature enemy systems in complex environments. This lightweight and compact AV can be assembled in seconds and operated by a single soldier. The AV is capable of lethal precision strikes on stationary and mobile targets with abort/safe capability and is recoverable. ROTEM is an extremely versatile platform. It can perform squad-level ISR and attack missions with minimal planning and operational focus from the operator. The backpacked system is a tactical kit of two AVs with all peripherals to allow an operational unit to use it organically as a part of their standard gear. The exceptional capability to hover allows the VTOL platform to see targets and engage within seconds, which makes the ROTEM a game-changer for its operators.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Crew 2

Engine Electric Motor Driving a quad-copter arrangement

Max Speed 92.0 km/h

Endurance 30.00 hrs

System

Alternate Designation ROTEM L

Type Expendable Quad-copter Loitering Munition Unmanned Air System (UAS)

Manufacturer Israel Aerospace Industries

Crew Single soldier borne backpack containing 2 AVs, 1 GCS, data link, spare batteries and charger

Roles Ground Attack, Close-Air Support (CAS), Reconnaissance (RECCE), Special Forces, Unmanned

Optical/Digital Zoom With its low noise signature and 13x continuous optical/digital zoom (EO @ 720p) capability, combined with a 2x 640x480 IR, it can clearly identify, track and engage a potential threat on the move while undetected

Open Architecture Yes

Obstacle Avoidance Obstacle avoidance for urban operations

Modes Autonomous modes e.g. Emergency Return Home, Nav-to-Route, Observation, Attack, Abort and ATOL (Auto Takeoff & Landing)

Take off The vehicle takes off vertically, and ascends toward the area of interest, where the operator can scan and observe the area using its forward looking slanted camera.

Autonomous Flight Yes

EO/IR Real Time HD Video Yes

Dimensions

Length INA

Width INA

Height INA

Weight, Empty 4.5 kg

Automotive

Engine Name INA

Engine Type Electric Motor Driving a quad-copter arrangement

Engine Power INA

Maximum Speed 92 km/h

Range 10 km

Maximum Altitude INA

Endurance 30 minutes with 1.2 Kg warhead capsule; 45 minutes with ISR capsule; Up to 180 minutes for soldier borne backpack system

Main Weapon System

Note 2 x Internal 2 kg warheads. This can be substituted for ISR equipment for reconnaissance missions.

Precision Strike Less than 1-meter precision strike with 1.2 Kg warhead

Image Sources

Notes https://www.yahoo.com/tech/quadrotor-drone-carries-warhead-163123334.html; https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a20555/the-quadrotor-drone-that-carries-a-warhead/; https://www.iai.co.il/defense/land/lethality;

Details

Country of Origin Israel

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

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Width

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Height

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Weight

4.5 kg

Operators (1)

Israel

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