IAI Rotem L

The IAI Rotem L or IAI Rotem - Light is a loitering munition developed by the Israel Aerospace Industries. The drone is a quadcopter that can loiter for 30–45 minutes with the maximum range of 10 km. It can carry 1 kg warhead that could be two fragmentation grenades.[1]

Rotem L
Role loitering munition
National origin Israel
Manufacturer IAI
Status In service
Developed from Loitering Munition family

Rotem L can be operated by a single soldier. Unlike many other loitering drones, Rotem has the significant feature that it can be reused once aborts the mission, and safely lands in a safe location.[2]

Specifications

Data from Israel Aircraft Industries[3]

General characteristics

  • Crew: None
  • Empty weight: 4.5 kg (9.0 lb)

Performance

  • Range: 10 km (6.2 mi, 5.4 nmi) (maximum)
  • Endurance: 30-45 minutes

Armament

  • 1 kg warhead
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References
  1. "IDF expected to buy Rotem L loitering munitions". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  2. "IAI's ROTEM – Tactical Multirotor Killer Drone". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  3. "ROTEM L". Retrieved 2 September 2016.
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