MQ-17 SPECTRE - Long-range reconnaissance and strike UAV

A new generation multifunctional unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for strategic reconnaissance, strike operations, and electronic warfare.

The MQ-17 Spectre is a high-tech platform designed to perform complex combat missions over long distances with prolonged air endurance. With its modular design, powerful turbofan engine, and adaptation to NATO standards, the Spectre combines flexibility, autonomy, and combat effectiveness.

Technical specifications

General characteristics

Platform: 

Composite low-wing (military adaptation)

Engine:

Rotax 916 Turbo, 160 hp

Propeller:

3- or 4-blade, variable pitch

MTOW:

750–800 kg

Empty Weight:

≈420 kg

Fuel Capacity:

320 liters

Payload:

250–300 kg (EO/IR, SAR, EW, guided munitions)

Max. height:

9,000 m

Endurance:

20 hours

Range:

3,500–4,000 km

Dimensions

Wingspan:

8.44 m

Length:

6.43 m

Height:

2.15 m

Wing area:

≈9.8 m²

Flight characteristics

Cruising Speed:

350 km/h

Max Speed:

500 km/h

Climb Rate:

8–10 m/s

Stall Speed:

≈90 km/h

Takeoff:

150 m

Landing:

400–500 m

Military adaptation

-ISR platform (EO/IR, SAR/GMTI radar, EW pods)

- Strike UAV (guided bombs, loitering payload 100–150 kg)

- NATO-standard datalinks & autopilot

Autonomous missions (return or kamikaze)

- Long-endurance high-altitude ops

Production capacity

Current:

150 units/year

Expanded:

up to 300 units/year

- Partial capacity can be established in Ukraine
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