Anduril Ghost-X
The Anduril Ghost is a single-rotor portable VTOL multi-mission UAV, offering a variety of modular payload options. Its primary missions are ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance), targeting and force protection. Ghost-X is a derivative with dual batteries, and upgraded propulsion and communication systems, for longer range/endurance and heavier payloads. Another feature of Ghost-X is "vision-based" navigation, to operate in GPS-denied environments.
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| Photo: Anduril |
| Ghost-X |
In September 2024, the Ghost-X was one of two systems (together with the PDW C100) to be selected by the U.S. Army for Tranche 1 of their company-level small UAS requirement. The requirement was for a modular, soldier-portable VTOL MRR (Medium-Range Reconnaissance) UAS.
Specifications
Data for Ghost-X:
| Dimensions | ? |
| Weight | max: 25 kg (55 lb); payload: 9 kg (20 lb) |
| Speed | ? |
| Ceiling | ? |
| Range | 25 km (15.5 miles) |
| Endurance | 75 min (cruise) |
| Propulsion | Electric |
Main Sources
[1] Anduril Website
[2] Defense News, Jen Judson:
Army picks two companies to get small drones to brigade combat teams
Back to Directory of U.S. Military Rockets and Missiles, Appendix 4
Last Updated: 14 September 2024