DRONE CONSULT
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LUNA

by Rheinmetall

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2026-02-21
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Decision Summary
Category
small
Manufacturer
Rheinmetall
Blue UAS
No

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Technical Specifications

MTOW40 kg
Payload6 kg
Endurance6 hours
Range100 km
Ceiling5,000 m
Speed110 km/h
Wingspan4.17 m
Propulsionelectric

General Information

First Flight2000
In Service Since2001
RoleISR
ClassClass II

The **LUNA** drone is an uncrewed aerial reconnaissance system manufactured by **Rheinmetall** (formerly EMT), designed for real-time surveillance, detection, and tracking in military applications. It features a robust fiberglass composite airframe with a 4.17m wingspan, 40kg take-off weight, and is powered by a low-noise two-stroke twin-cylinder fuel-injected engine enabling >6 hours (optionally 8) flight endurance, >100km range, speeds up to 130km/h, and a service ceiling of >5,000m. Key capabilities include modular payloads (EO, IR, acoustics, spectrum analysis), catapult launch, reliable operation in adverse weather, AI-supported data evaluation, and sensor-to-shooter connectivity.

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