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Orbiter-3

UAV / Droneconfirmed

Orbiter-3

The Orbiter 3 is a small, lightweight, and silent tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) designed for intelligence gathering, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions. It features an electric motor, a gyro-stabilized gimbal payload, and can be launched via a catapult or hand-launched, landing with a parachute.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
OriginIsrael
ManufacturerAeronautics Ltd.
Introduced2004
StatusIn service
Speed130 km/h
Range100 km
Weight0.013 t

History

Developed by Aeronautics Ltd. in Israel, it was introduced in 2004 and has been widely adopted by various armed forces for its portability and endurance.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
Indonesia—confirmed
Poland44confirmed
Spain6confirmed

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