Loitering & Strike UAVs: Choose by Mission, Not by Name
The Loitering & Strike family covers four platform classes: rocket-assisted long-endurance (WIDOW A/C/10), large long-endurance reconnaissance-and-strike (PASSKE), high-speed long-range (TRUTOL), and compact tube/launcher-deployed (MONI/NOVA). This page explains the trade-offs — endurance, payload, launch and recovery — and routes you to the right platform for an authorised programme.
Four platform classes
Rocket-assisted long-endurance
No runway; compact rail launch; parachute and airbag recovery; 50 kg payload, 13 h, 2,500 km (WIDOW A).
View platformHigh-speed long-range
Rocket-assisted zero-length launch; turbojet; 50–80 kg payload, 1,500 km (TRUTOL).
View platformCompact tube/launcher
Vehicle or forward deployment; 5–10 kg payload, 100–200 km (MONI/NOVA).
View platformFamily at a glance
| Model | Class | Payload | Endurance | Range | Launch / recovery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AT-WIDOW-A | Rocket-assisted | 50 kg | 13 h | 2,500 km | Rocket rail / parachute + airbag |
| AT-PASSKE | Long-endurance | 150 kg | 38 h | 5,700 km | Runway, road or catapult / arresting cable |
| AT-TRUTOL-A | High-speed | 50–80 kg | ≤2.5 h | 1,500 km | Rocket zero-length / parachute |
| AT-MONI | Compact | 5 kg | 1 h | 100 km | Compressed-gas launcher |
| AT-NOVA | Compact multi-mission | 10 kg | 2 h | 200 km | Container/rail launcher / parachute |
Mission fit
Persistent ISR over large areas
PASSKE and WIDOW A trade launch independence against payload and endurance; choose by strip availability and time on station.
Time-sensitive long-range
TRUTOL trades endurance for speed when transit time dominates the mission.
Mobile and forward operations
MONI and NOVA trade payload and range for a compact launcher and small-team deployment.
How to choose
- Start with the mission: range and time on station.
- Choose launch and recovery: runway or road, rocket rail, or compact launcher.
- Size the payload: 5 kg (MONI), 10 kg (NOVA), 50 kg (WIDOW A/C), 50–80 kg (TRUTOL), 150 kg (PASSKE).
- Confirm support: ground station, data link, transport and end-use authorization.
What the record shows
The WIDOW A field record (September 2025, 50 kg ballast, full fuel, wind level 5, 13 h) is published on its product page with launch and recovery images. Other platforms show company demonstration footage; test data are shared with qualified buyers on request.
AT-WIDOW-A Rocket-Assisted Long-Endurance UAV
Rocket-assisted long-endurance UAV with parachute and airbag recovery. 50 kg mission payload, 13 h published endurance and a…
AT-WIDOW-C Rocket-Assisted Long-Range UAV
Rocket-assisted strike UAV with autonomous route flight and VINS anti-interference navigation. 2,000 km range; 8 h endurance; 50…
AT-WIDOW-10 Long-Endurance Pusher UAV
Gasoline-powered pusher fixed-wing UAV for runway or catapult launch. Carries 10 kg for 10 h with a range above 1,000 km; modular…
AT-TRUTOL-A High-Speed Long-Range UAV
High-speed strike platform with a 50–80 kg mission payload and 1,500 km range. Rocket-assisted launch; 432 km/h cruise; modular…
AT-MONI Tube-Launched Strike UAV
Micro-patrol unmanned platform with a 5 kg payload, 100 km range and tube launch. Electric power; 1 h endurance.
AT-NOVA Tube-Launched Multi-Mission UAV
Low-noise UAV capable of coordinated multi-aircraft operation. Carries 10 kg over 200 km; configured for authorised programmes.
AT-PASSKE Long-Endurance Reconnaissance & Strike UAV
Modular, long-endurance reconnaissance-and-strike UAV with a 150 kg mission payload, 5,700 km range and 38 h flight time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which platform has the longest endurance?
PASSKE publishes 38 h; WIDOW A 13 h; TRUTOL up to 2.5 h; MONI 1 h; NOVA 2 h.
Which one does not need a runway?
WIDOW A and TRUTOL use rocket-assisted launch; MONI and NOVA use compact launchers. PASSKE can use a runway, road or catapult.
Are these products available for all destinations?
They are offered for authorised programmes only; end-use, export and import authorizations must be confirmed before quotation.