Stella Tecnologia Atobá XR
The Stella Tecnologia Atobá XR is an remotely controlled unmanned combat aerial vehicle capable of autonomous flight and attack operations in development by the company Stella Tecnologia primarily for the Brazilian Armed Forces. The Atobá XR is the first Brazilian hunter-killer UAV designed for long-endurance, high-altitude surveillance operations.[1][2][3]
| Atobá XR | |
|---|---|
| Role | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Stella Tecnologia |
| Introduction | 2025[1] |
| Status | In development[1] |
| Primary user | Brazilian Armed Forces |
| Developed from | Stella Tecnologia Atobá [pt] |
Development edit
The UAV is a development from the reconnaissance drone Atobá already in operation, with specifications defined by the Brazilian Air Force, as revealed by the CEO of Stella, Gilberto Buffara, in April 2024 during the LAAD Security & Defence. The Atobá XR will be able to carry battlefield intelligence, reconnaissance, patrol and attack missions in up to 35 hours of duration.[1][4]
Specifications edit
The drone is equipped with Hensoldt datalink and SATCOM, the Argos 2 multi-espectral sensor, thermal and infrared cameras, laser rangefinder, PrecISR 1000 AESA radar, among other systems. The Atobá XR will be capable of carrying missiles, loitering munition and guided bombs with laser designation.[1][2]
Atobá XR edit
Data from Stella Tecnologia[1][2][3]
General characteristics
- Length: 31 ft 2 in (9.5 m)
- Wingspan: 55 ft 9 in (17 m)
- Empty weight: 3,086 lb (1,400 kg)
- Max takeoff weight: 3,748 lb (1,700 kg)
- Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 916 turboprop, 160 hp (120 kW)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 230 mph (370 km/h, 200 kn)
- Endurance: up to 35 hr[1]
Armament
Avionics
- Hensoldt Argos 2 Multi-Spectral Targeting System
- Hensoldt PrecISR 1000 AESA radar
- GPS communication system
- Electro-optical pod with day light, infrared and thermal cameras and sensors
- SATCOM
See also edit
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
- General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper
- Elbit Hermes 900
- BAE Systems Mantis
- Baykar Bayraktar Akıncı
- IAI Eitan
- CAIG Wing Loong II
- Shahed 149 Gaza
Related lists
References edit
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Atobá XR. O novo VANT da Stella Tecnologia" (in Portuguese). Tecnologia e Defesa. 1 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ a b c "LAAD 2024: Atobá XR. El nuevo UAV de Stella Tecnologia" (in Spanish). Pucará Defensa. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ a b "Stella Tecnología presentará su nuevo dron Atobá XR en Laad 2024" (in Spanish). Infodefensa. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "La brasileña Stella Tecnología exhibirá por primera vez el UAV Atobá XR en LAAD 24" (in Spanish). Infodron. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 3 April 2024.