Elbit Skystriker

Israel Unmanned Aerial System

21-01-2024

Skystriker is a Loitering Munition / Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) manufactured by Israeli company Elbit Systems. Revealed in 2017 at the Paris Air Show and confirmed in operation since later that year, the munition can be launched from a variety of ground and aerial platforms.

Basic Weapon Facts

I. Background

Manufacturer: Elbit
Collaborators: Unknown
Country of Origin: Israel
Developmental Stage: Operational
System Version: Unknown
System Type: Unmanned Aerial System

II. General Specifications

System Dimensions: Unknown
Weight: Max weight including payload: 35 kg
Max Payload: 10 kg
Max Operating Time: 120 min
Max Operating Distance/Reach: 100 km
Max Speed: 555 km/h

III. Autonomy

The system is advertised as "fully autonomous" and as a "surprise attacker". It navigates based on an electro-optical "lock" on self-identified targets. It is also claimed to have the capacity to "precisely strike targets while maintaining a 'man in the loop' even in GPS and communication denied environments."

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