SkyStriker Loitering Munition
Type: Loitering Munition
Domain: air
Country of Origin: Israel
Manufacturer: Aeronautics Defense Systems
First Deployed: 2020
Overview
The SkyStriker is an Israeli loitering munition developed by Aeronautics Ltd, launched from a pneumatic launcher. It carries a 5 kg warhead and loiters for up to 30 minutes over a target area, searching with its electro-optical sensor. On target detection and operator confirmation, it dives at 100 km/h to impact. The SkyStriker provides frontline units with organic precision fires against light vehicles and crew-served weapons without requiring external fire support coordination, enabling small unit independent precision strike capability.
Technical Specifications
| range | 100 km |
|---|---|
| length | 2.1 m |
| weight | 35 kg |
| warhead | 5 kg shaped charge |
| guidance | EO/IR seeker, GPS |
| wingspan | 2.4 m |
| endurance | 2 hours |
| max_speed | 180 km/h |
Operators
- Azerbaijan
- Israel
- Export customers
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