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AeroVironment Wasp AE (all Environment)
General information
TypeUAS
RoleISR
National origin United States
ManufacturerAeroVironment
Primary user United States Marine Corps
 Australia
History
First flight2012
PredecessorsAeroVironment Wasp III

Development

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History

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The AeroVironment Wasp AE (All Environment) was developed from, and as a redesign of the previously in service AeroVironment Wasp III and released in 2012. As part of this

Design Developments

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Capability and Specification

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Specifications

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RQ-12A AV Wasp AE

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The RQ-12A is a fixed wing hand launched UAS under 1.3 kg (2.9 lb) in weight with a two-axis EO gimbal. The Wasp AE can land in confined areas using its deep-stall landing technique, where the aircraft turns over onto to its back to protect its gimbal, and performs a deep stall over the landing area and floats to the ground, using the wings to create drag.

General
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  • Crew: Zero
  • Payload: Electro-optical/Infrared (EO/IR) Two-axis ISR gimbal (belly-mounted)
  • Length: 1.5 m (4.9 ft)
  • Wingspan: 1.2 m (3.9 ft)
  • Weight: <1.3 kg (2.9 lb)
  • Motor: 1 x Electric Motor (nose mounted)
  • Propeller:
Performance
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  • Maximum Speed
  • Cruise Speed
  • Altitude:
  • Maximum Wind Tolerance:

Operators

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Current Operators

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 Australia:

 United States Marine Corps: