UAV Platform
Puma LE
Long-endurance member of the Puma small unmanned aircraft family with a modular payload bay and land or maritime launch options.
Reference Data
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
In production
Annual deliveries
300–700 air vehicles / yrEstimate
Installed base
1,500–3,200 air vehicles in serviceEstimate
First fielded
2019
Small fixed-wing, hand/rail launched
Specifications
EnduranceUp to 5.5 h
Wingspan4.6 m
Gross weight10.4 kg
Operating radius20 km (extendable)
PayloadStabilised EO/IR gimbal, laser illuminator
Launch / recoveryHand, rail or vehicle; deep-stall or water landing