Korean Air KUS-FS
UAV / Droneconfirmed
The Korean Air KUS-FS, or MUAV (Medium-altitude Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV) developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD). Development started in 2008, with its first flight occurring in 2012 and development concluding in March 2022. It was developed for the South Korean Air Force's Group 5 UAV system. Previously known as the MUAV (Medium-Altitude UAV), the KUS-FS is in the same class as the US-built General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UAV.
Specifications
| Type | UAV / Drone |
| Manufacturer | Korean Air Aerospace Division |
| Introduced | 2012 |
| Status | In service |
| Speed | 360 km/h |
| Range | 500 km |
| Ceiling | 13,716 m |
| Weight | 5.8 t |
| Length | 13 m |
| Wingspan | 25 m |
Operators
| Country | Quantity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | — | confirmed |
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