AIA Vanguard Strike-ER

AIA Vanguard Strike-ER
AIA Vanguard Strike-ER
AIA Vanguard Strike-ER
AIA Vanguard Strike-ER
AIA Vanguard Strike-ER
AIA Vanguard Strike-ER

AIA Vanguard Strike-ER

VANGUARD Tactical UAS

Precision Strike Systems
VANGUARD
STRIKE-ER

An extended-range tactical VTOL unmanned aircraft system combining persistent surveillance, target acquisition and precision-strike capability within a single mission.
Runway-independent deployment and a dual modular payload architecture provide forward units with a mobile and responsive operational capability.

Autonomous VTOL
Up to 4+ hours
Up to 3 kg payload
Dual strike configuration

Persistent surveillance and precision effect

VANGUARD STRIKE-ER bridges the capability gap between tactical ISR platforms and lightweight precision-strike unmanned aircraft. Its modular architecture supports surveillance, tracking and laser designation while retaining a controlled kinetic capability.

01

Autonomous VTOL

Vertical launch and recovery support operation from confined, austere and unprepared locations.

02

Persistent ISR

A stabilized EO/IR payload supports day-and-night surveillance, tracking and target-coordinate generation.

03

Dual payload

The modular configuration supports ISR equipment and up to two compatible lightweight guided munitions.

04

Extended range

Fixed-wing efficiency enables extended loiter and published mission radii of up to 150–270 km.

ISR mission systems

The aircraft can be equipped with a stabilized electro-optical and infrared sensor payload for persistent surveillance, reconnaissance and target-acquisition missions.

  • Stabilized EO/IR gimbal
  • Day-and-night surveillance
  • Automatic target tracking
  • Laser target designation
  • Real-time video transmission
  • Target-coordinate generation

Aircraft type
VTOL fixed-wing tactical UAV
Wingspan
Approximately 2.35 m
Length
Approximately 0.9 m
Airframe
Carbon-fibre composite
Maximum take-off weight
Approximately 6–7 kg
Empty weight
Approximately 3.3 kg
Payload capacity
Up to 3 kg
Launch and recovery
Autonomous VTOL
Operating temperature
−20°C to +40°C

ISR endurance
Up to 4+ hours
Strike endurance
Up to approximately 3 hours
Published mission radius
Up to 150–270 km
Cruise speed
Approximately 60–65 km/h
Maximum speed
Approximately 90–100 km/h
Maximum wind resistance
Approximately 11 m/s

Guidance
Semi-active laser
Length
Approximately 500 mm
Diameter
Approximately 40 mm
Weight
Approximately 1.2 kg
Published maximum range
More than 1 km
Published accuracy
Approximately 1 m CEP
Warhead
High-explosive fragmentation
Payload configuration
Up to two missiles per aircraft

Mission applications
Long-range reconnaissance
Persistent tactical ISR
Precision-strike missions
Forward-unit overwatch
Border surveillance
Target designation
Time-sensitive targets
Selected Counter-UAS missions

Platform integration and support

Artillerie Inrichtingen Armaments BV supports mission-system configuration, payload integration, command-and-control interfaces, documentation, operator training and through-life support.

Final aircraft performance, payload compatibility, communications range and mission functionality are established through the selected configuration and customer qualification programme.

Product availability and regulatory control

Published specifications are indicative and subject to change. Performance depends on payload, weather, mission profile, communications architecture and operating conditions. Availability, payload integration, precision-strike functionality and delivery remain subject to contract, final engineering, qualification, applicable aviation and export-control requirements, end-user approval and authorised operational use.

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