Coyote
Type: Anti-Drone Interceptor
Domain: air
Country of Origin: United States
Manufacturer: Raytheon Technologies
First Deployed: 2018
Overview
Expendable interceptor drone designed to defeat hostile UAS threats as part of the LIDS (Low, Slow, Small UAS Integrated Defeat System) and HOWLER launcher systems. Block 3+ variant features enhanced seeker for use against Group 2-3 UAS. Low-cost alternative to missile-based counter-drone systems.
Technical Specifications
| range | ~15 km |
|---|---|
| speed | ~130 km/h |
| system | Part of LIDS (Low, Slow, Small UAS Integrated Defeat System) |
| warhead | Blast-fragmentation / direct hit |
| guidance | GPS/INS + RF seeker |
| unit_cost | ~$20–30K per intercept |
Operators
- United States
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