AX-6 Hydra
Type: Naval UAV
Domain: sea
Country of Origin: Poland
Manufacturer: ACME Drones
First Deployed: 2023
Overview
The AX-6 Hydra is a ship-launched VTOL maritime UAV for Baltic Sea operations. Folding-rotor design operates from frigates with 800m2 deck. Supports ASW with sonobuoys and anti-surface warfare with missiles via hybrid-electric propulsion.
Technical Specifications
| range_km | 1200 |
|---|---|
| weight_kg | 2200 |
| payload_kg | 300 |
| max_speed_kmh | 260 |
| endurance_hours | 12 |
Operators
- Poland (Navy)
- Germany (Navy evaluation)
- Denmark (evaluation)
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