Storm Chaser
Long Range Tactical UAV
The Storm Chaser is Nextech’s largest Tactical Long Range UAV, designed for ISR operations such as border patrol, surveillance & security, inspection & detection, search and rescue and data & intelligence.
Cutting-edge AI technology powers this highly configurable UAV with autonomous flight paths, 12 hour endurance, BVLOS operation and multi-payload capabilities.
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CruiseSpeed
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ENGINE & POWER
- Reliable UEL AR-741 Rotary engine
- Electronic Fuel Injected with ECU
- Centrally located 75 L fuel tank (Automotive and 100LL Fuel)
- Redundant power system, 1.4kW, 28 VDC (xPMU)
- Battery backup for 30 minutes (critical loads)
NAVIGATION & FLIGHT CONTROL
- Triple redundant navigation and flight control
- GNSS and inertial based navigation with air-data assist
- Automatic take-off and landing (ATOL) (arrested landing)
- Remote piloting with forward looking camera
- Flight director (airspeed, altitude and heading)
- Waypoint flight with dynamic loiter and target follow
AIRFRAME
- Lightweight, high-strength composite design
- Y-tail for redundancy and improved crosswind control
- Large flaps for low speed landing
- Removable wings and tail fins for transport
- Multiple control surfaces for system level redundancy
COMMUNICATIONS
- Primary Data Link: S/C- Band (Directional, LOS)
- L3 Webcam MX-10/ MX-15 or similar
- Data recording, archive and retrieval
- Multiple object scanning and tracking
PRIMARY PAYLOAD
- Stabilised EO/IR Imaging and Ranging (LRF)
- L3 Webcam MX-10 / MX-15 or similar
- Data recording, archive and retrieval
- Multiple object scanning and tracking
SECONDARY PAYLOAD
- ELINT/SIGINT/SAR
- Highly configurable
EMERGENCY RECOVERY
- Optional ballistic parachute recovery system
Wingspan
7.5 m
MTOW
250 kg
Maximum altitude
6000 m
Maximum endurance
24 hours
Cruise speed
140 km/h
Stall speed
95 km/h
Max operating speed
185 km/h
Fuel capacity
75 L
Take-off roll
450 m (MTOW)
