AT-WIDOW-A Rocket-Assisted Long-Endurance UAV
- Mission payload: 50 kg
- Maximum take-off weight: 180 kg
- Endurance: 13 h
- Maximum mission range: 2,500 km
Product Overview
The AT-WIDOW-A Rocket-Assisted Long-Endurance UAV is a rocket-assisted, long-endurance fixed-wing UAV for missions that cannot depend on a runway. The airframe is assembled and pre-flight checked in minutes, launched from a compact rail, and recovered by parachute with airbag cushioning. Its 50 kg mission payload and 13-hour published endurance support persistent surveillance and payload integration for authorised programmes. Folded components stow in the launch tube without special tools, so the complete system can be transported and redeployed as a self-contained package.
Why WIDOW A
No runway required
Rocket-assisted launch from a compact rail, with parachute and airbag recovery. The launch site does not need a prepared runway.
Fast turnaround
Assembly and pre-flight checks take minutes; recovery is also measured in minutes. The folded airframe returns to its launch tube for transport.
Long endurance, real payload
Published endurance is 13 h with a 50 kg mission payload and a 2,500 km maximum mission range. Figures depend on configuration and mission profile.
Protected flight envelope
Protection logic covers low voltage, fuel and speed, attitude, altitude, GPS accuracy, navigation faults, control range, geofence and link loss; up to 100 emergency landing points can be pre-set.
Launch and recovery
- Transport: the folded airframe and components are carried in the launch tube.
- Assemble and check: assembly and pre-flight inspection take a few minutes.
- Launch: the UAV leaves the rail under rocket boost and transitions to flight.
- Fly: manual control or automatic route flight, with the published protection logic active.
- Recover: parachute descent with airbag cushioning; fold and stow for the next mission.
Field validation
- Date
- September 2025
- Location
- A test site in western China
- Configuration
- AT-WIDOW-A, 50 kg ballast, full fuel
- Test item
- Rocket-assisted launch; parachute and airbag recovery
- Conditions
- Wind level 5; 20°C
- Result
- Launch normal; recovery normal; flight duration 13 h
Company test record. Flight duration 13 h under the conditions above; results are specific to this test and are not a guarantee for other configurations. Video is retained and available to qualified buyers on request.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
Airframe and payload | |
| Mission payload | 50 kg |
| Maximum take-off weight | 180 kg |
| Wingspan | 2,600 mm |
| Total length | 2,850 mm |
| Overall height | 608 mm |
Performance and range | |
| Endurance | 13 h |
| Maximum mission range | 2,500 km |
| Cruising speed | 50 m/s (180 km/h) |
| Maximum climb rate | 4 m/s |
| Maximum operating altitude | 5,000 m |
| Wind resistance | level 6 |
Launch and link | |
| Launch method | rocket-assisted launch |
Additional published specifications | |
| Recovery | parachute landing with airbag cushioning |
| Flight mode | manual / automatic route flight |
| Emergency landing points | up to 100 pre-set |
| Stowage | folded components fit in the launch tube; no special tools |
| Anti-interference | optional VINS installation |
Published figures. Actual performance depends on configuration, payload, route and weather; confirm the selected configuration before order.
Configuration and supply
Application Scenarios
- Long-range reconnaissance and surveillance
- Persistent patrol of large land and maritime areas
- Mission-payload integration for authorised programmes
Aerosys supplies the platform and its documented configuration. Operational employment, targeting and weapon integration are outside the scope of this page. Every order is subject to export-control and end-user review.
Procurement and export control
- Company KYC: legal entity name, registration, registered address and beneficial ownership.
- End-user certificate (EUC): identification of the end user, end use and destination.
- Import authorisation: an import licence or permit where the destination requires one.
- Sanctions screening: checks against applicable export-control and sanctions lists.
- Letter of intent: programme, quantity and configuration on company letterhead for formal procurement.
Aerosys supplies the platform and its documented configuration. Operational employment, targeting and weapon integration are outside the scope of this page. Every order is subject to export-control and end-user review.
Documents are reviewed before a quotation is accepted. Requirements vary by destination and configuration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does AT-WIDOW-A need a runway?
No. It is launched by rocket assist from a compact rail and recovered by parachute with airbag cushioning.
How long do assembly and recovery take?
The published description states that assembly and pre-flight inspection take a few minutes, and recovery can also be completed within a few minutes. Exact times depend on crew and configuration.
Can the aircraft be transported folded?
Yes. Folded components fit in the launch tube without special tools.
What happens if the control link is lost?
The protection set includes return-to-base, automatic parachute deployment and autonomous landing. Up to 100 emergency landing points can be pre-set for automatic nearby landing.
Is VINS anti-interference navigation available?
VINS is listed as an optional installation. Confirm the selected configuration before quotation.
What endurance, MOQ and price basis are published?
The field trial recorded a 13 h flight with 50 kg ballast and full fuel. Published endurance is also 13 h. Actual endurance depends on payload, route and weather. MOQ is 1 SET. The listed price is $105,000 on an EXW Hong Kong basis; freight, insurance, duty, VAT and destination charges are additional. Lead time is confirmed in the quotation.
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