Altius Mk-II is a medium altitude (< 15,000 ft), medium range (up to 150 kms LOS), fully autonomous, mission programmable fixed wing UAV. The Altius Mk-II system offers ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition & Reconnaissance) capabilities at Brigade level through integration of a variety of payloads. The sensor suite is modular and offers flexibility in types of missions to be accomplished. A stabilized dual sensor gimbal pay load is integrated with Altius Mk-II to carry out missions in all light and weather conditions. The Ground Control Station consoles are functionally interchangeable and allow highly interactive mission planning, re-tasking, play-back and operator´s mission training.
Operational Concepts
Strike forces support missions requiring deep penetration, reconnaissance and surveillance, in particular over protected targets for target identification, first round strike accuracy and post strike damage assessment
Real-time targeting and precision strike support
Maritime security
Enemy Order of Battle (EOB) information
Single integrated operation plan
Adjusting indirect fire weapons, close air support and close in fire support
Support to route, area and zone reconnaissance
Unmanned Aerial System
Endurance 8 – 10 hours
Maximum Take off Weight 80 kg
Propulsion system Propeller driven 2 stroke engine
Fuel type Gasoline / Avgas 100LL
Range 125 – 150 kms (LOS)
350 kms with satellite Datalink and Video recording onboard
Dash Speed >160 kmph
Minimum Speed 70 kmph
Maximum Winds 55 kmph (˜30 kts)
Cruise speed 110 kmph
Mission capability Autonomous programmable
Take off Runway
Recovery Runway
Service Ceiling 12,000 ft
Operational Altitude 1500 to 8000 ft AGL
Life cycle >4000 hrs flight or 500 landings
Climb rate >2.5 m/s
Time to set up <60 minutes
Operational footprint 3 trained operators and 1 vehicle portable GCS
Wing span 5.5 m
Length 3.2 m
Take off runway length <100 m on unpaved path
Fuel capacity 24 – 40 litres
Payload Capacity 10 – 20 kg
Airframe Weight 35 kg, advanced composites
