JUMP 20-X Context

Market context

JUMP 20-X is AeroVironment next-generation Group 3 VTOL UAS for land and maritime operations with persistent ISR and BLOS capability.

  • Target environment: Defence operational environments including land and maritime operational areas.
  • Workflow context: Persistent ISR, beyond-line-of-sight operations and modular payload missions using a Group 3 VTOL UAS.
  • Customer context: Defence customers requiring Group 3 VTOL UAS for persistent ISR and multi-mission operations.
  • Deployment model: Deployed defence UAS from a major U.S. defence drone manufacturer.
  • Commercial maturity: Active defence UAS platform with procurement pathways and field deployment.
  • Adoption constraints: Defence procurement cycles and mission-specific payload certification.
  • Market position: The strongest current non-loitering aircraft on the AeroVironment profile for long-endurance VTOL ISR.
  • Adjacent products: Puma 3 AE, tactical Group 3 UAS

Audience

Armed forces

Workflow

Persistent ISR, beyond-line-of-sight operations and modular payload missions using a Group 3 VTOL UAS.

Deployment environment

Defence operational environments including land and maritime operational areas.

Specifications

  • Features: wingspan ft: 5.73 m / 18.8 ft; engine displacement: 230 cc two-stroke; maritime design: Fully marinized
  • Dimensions: length: 2.90 m / 9.5 ft
  • Form Type: Group 3 VTOL UAS
  • Range: range: 185 km; operating altitude: 17,000 ft density altitude
  • Endurance: 13 h
  • Takeoff Weight: 97.52 kg
  • Propulsion: Multi-fuel propulsion system
  • Architecture: Modular open systems architecture; ground control: Vigilant Spirit ground-control station; STANAG 4586 compliant
  • Communications: BLOS capability and STANAG-compliant communications
  • Operational Environment: Land and maritime operations
  • Payload capacity: 13.61 kg
  • Max Speed: cruise speed: 50 kn / 58 mph
  • Power: fuel compatibility: JP-5, JP-8, Jet A and MoGas
  • Launch Recovery: Vertical takeoff and landing; no runway or launch/recovery equipment required
  • Payload Capacity: payload integrations: 70+

Tags

  • Peer Group: Fixed-wing VTOL tactical ISR UAV
  • Workflow: Tactical ISR mission, Drone ISR
  • Capability: Remote operation
  • Deployment Environment: Defence operational environment
  • Stack Layer: Finished robot platform
  • Commercial Stage: Commercial product
  • Market Signal: Blue UAS platform

Comparable Systems

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