CVN(Japan) The TUNGA-X Interceptor Drone features a multi-rotor architecture that allows for vertical take-off (VTOL) from confined spaces or mobile platforms. Infused with STM’s world-class expertise in AI and autonomy, TUNGA-X supports both manual and autonomous flight modes, distinguished by its image-processing-based autonomous target tracking. Once a threat is detected by a radar from a range of 10 km, the data is instantly relayed to TUNGA-X.
The system rapidly deploys to the estimated approach corridor, verifies the target via its day/night EO/IR camera, and neutralizes it mid-air using a proximity-fuzed detonation mechanism. Thanks to its rotary-wing design,
the system features a mission-cancel option, allowing for a safe return-to-home. Suitable for deployment in both urban and rural environments, Türkiye’s “hunter drone” boasts a modular architecture that enables integration into various carrier platforms.
Technical Specifications
- Warhead: 750 gr. (Ammunition + Fuze)
- Flight Endurance: 15 minutes
- Speed: 300 km/h (Maximum)
- Range: 25 km (150 km/h – 1500 m AGL)
- Altitude: 5000 m (AGL)
- Attack Modes: GNSS Guidance / Optical Guidance
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