RAVEN 145
RAVEN 145 long-range loitering area denial weapon
A low-cost long-range loitering surveillance and strike weapon with a range of over 150 km at 150 km/h and a 2000 m ceiling, launched from a container by a solid-fuel booster and cruising on a flat-twin gasoline engine, intended for real-time surveillance and strike against tanks and armoured vehicles, command posts, artillery positions, patrol boats and drones beyond the forward edge of the battle area.
Specification
| Range | 150+ km at 150 km/h (44 m/s) |
|---|---|
| Max. flying height (ceiling) | 2000 m |
| Initial mass | 50 kg, loaded (35 kg, unloaded) |
| Load/Workload, mass | 15 kg |
| Drive | Launching powered by a solid rocket fuel (booster) motor |
| Drone length | 2.2 m |
| Wing span | 2.4 m |
| Height, with booster | 0.4 m |
| Launcher | Truck FAP 2028 |
| Number of containers | 21-27 |
| Launching angle | 45° |
| Control station | Truck mounted (FAP), with 2 or 3 guidance consoles in an air-conditioned cabin |
| Portable control station | 2 x 25 kg |
| Transport and packing | It can be transported to a battle position when fully armed and with full tank. Wings are foldable. |
| Preparation at battle position | 3 min. for moving into position and elevation |
| Number of simultaneous TV links | 3 |
All data provided for information purposes; final specification is defined per contract. Full technical data sheets are issued on request against a stated end-user.