The AAI RQ-7 Shadow is an American unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used by the United States Army, Australian Army, Swedish Army, Turkish Air Force and Italian Army for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition and battle damage assessment.

The RQ-7B features new wings increased in length to 14 ft (4.3 m). The new wings are not only more aerodynamically efficient, they are "wet" to increase fuel storage up to 44...

Designed to provide reconnaissance, relay communications and assist in target acquisition, the RQ-7B Shadow keeps an eye above the battlefield for extended periods of time, constantly relaying...

Nov 4, 2014 · The RQ-7B Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) has a wingspan of 20 feet and a payload capacity of approximately 60 pounds. Gross takeoff weight exceeds 460 pounds, and endurance is...

With over 30 years of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) experience, Textron Systems’ Improved Shadow® Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) builds on the proven RQ-7B program of record with over 1.3 million flight hours, 85% being in combat.

RQ-7B Shadow Block III provides Commanders with increased situational awareness, improved wide-area target acquisition, and high-value target tracking to conduct both shaping and decisive operations. The system conducts manned-unmanned teaming with the AH-64D/E to designate targets for air-to-ground missile engagements. Major Contractors

Apr 9, 2024 · – After more than 20 years of service, the 2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment bid farewell to its longest tenured uncrewed aircraft system (UAS), the RQ-7B Shadow.

Mar 13, 2020 · The RQ-7B is a longer-endurance version, with increased wingspan of 4.27m and larger tail unit, payload up to 27.2kg and endurance of six to seven hours, depending on mission profile. A new wing design developed for the aircraft expands the wingspan to 20ft.

Sep 25, 2020 · The RQ-7Bv2 Shadow Unmanned Aircraft System is a small, light-weight aircraft. It has a high-winged constant chord pusher configuration with a twin-tail boom empennage and an inverted v-tail...

Aug 22, 2019 · Four small, high-winged, unmanned aircraft, each equipped with an electro-optical (EO)/Infrared (IR) payload. Two of the four EO/IR payloads are equipped with a Laser Range Finder/Designator capability.