Pentagon contracted with AeroVironment company for production to Egypt's Ministry of Defense of small unmanned RQ-20B «Puma 2AE» M3 / M4, According TSAMTO.
The cost of the transaction amounted to $ 9 million (number of UAV is not specified), it also includes the provision of related support. Delivery should be completed in September 2020 of the year.
RQ-20B «Puma 2AE» is a small-sized waterproof reconnaissance UAV, which can be used to perform tasks on land and at sea.
This drone 'differs from the basic model RQ-20A “Puma AE” and more powerful light powerplant, lighter and stronger airframe, battery, providing greater flight duration (increases the duration of the flight to 3,5 h and distance to 20 km), more reliable inertial navigation system and an improved user interface with ", according to the material.
The device is equipped with a compartment, which allows you to carry additional payloads.
reported, that "placed on the onboard unit “Mantis i45” It is a versatile and highly effective tool, which provides the possibility of obtaining improved image, allowing UAVs to conduct exploration on the level, comparable with platforms, exceeding “Puma” the size and cost ".
used photos: US Navy
