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RQ-21A Blackjack

A versatile and multi-mission UAS serving the needs of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.

Overview

RQ-21A Blackjack is the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System designed and manufactured by Insitu Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company. RQ-21A Blackjack is a Group 3 UAV.

Mission

Persistent threats require persistent solutions

Assessing the fight without putting warfighters at risk requires real-time monitoring and analysis to provide actionable information to commanders on the ground or at sea. RQ-21A Blackjack, the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps Small Tactical Unmanned System program of record, delivers safety from above to support your most critical operations.

Solution

RQ-21A Blackjack Capabilities

  • Modular, versatile and multi-mission capable, providing rapid transitions between land and maritime environments
  • Six payload spaces that can carry up to 39 lbs (17 kg)
  • Endurance of 16+ hours per day (depending on configuration)
  • Electro-optic/infrared (EO/IR) payloads support real-time monitoring to provide indications and threat warnings
  • Plug-and-play payloads enable multi-intelligence capability to support a broad range of operations
  • Line of sight range of 55 nautical miles (102 km)

RQ-21A Blackjack Performance

  • RQ-21A Blackjack is the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps’ Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS) program of record.
  • Achieved Full Rate Production in October of 2016
  • Currently flown by Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron 1 and 2 (VMU-1 and VMU-2) supporting expeditionary operations worldwide.
  • Available through the U.S. Navy’s foreign military sales program.

Learn more at www.Insitu.com

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