NIGHTHAWK QS3

The long-endurance ISR aircraft that offers unrivaled speed, stealth, and precision to every mission.

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Overview Key Features Product Specs

OVERVIEW

Stealth Meets the Sky

Designed for special-purpose aviation, the NIGHTHAWK QS3 is a long-endurance ISR aircraft with low acoustic and thermal signatures, available in both manned and unmanned versions. Its advanced aerodynamic design, high-efficiency turbo-diesel engine, and carbon fiber construction enable a range of up to 5,000 nautical miles at 140 knots, with 48 hours of endurance and a payload capacity of over 500 lbs, making it one of the most capable aircrafts available.

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KEY FEATURES

Low Acoustic Signature

Bringing the silence to stealth operations, NIGHTHAWK QS3’s composite low-drag airframe, sailplane-like wings, and controllable propeller pitch and engine noise ensure quiet and minimally detectable flights.

Available in Manned & Unmanned Versions

NIGHTHAWK QS3 is available in manned and unmanned versions to fit operators’ unique mission requirements.

Long Endurance

NIGHTHAWK QS3 provides a range of up to 5,000 NM at a speed of 140 knots with 48-hours of endurance (+500 lbs payload), when operating as an "optionally manned" aircraft.

Low Thermal Signature

Enclosed exhaust and cooling air mixing tunnel enables an effective reduction of thermal signature, leading to more stealth and success on the battlefield.

PRODUCT SPECS

Speed

Max cruise 150+ KTS

Range

3000 NM at 130 KTS

Ceiling

> 25,000′

Height

11’, 2”

Length

29'

Gross Weight

3,800 lbs, 2,350 empty

Wingspan

57′ (17′ without wing panels)

Sensor Payload

18 ft 3 in primary sensor bay & 9 locations throughout the aircraft

PRODUCT TESTIMONIALS

“NIGHTHAWK QS3 can penetrate denied airspace and operate undetected by the enemy at close range, loitering long periods to gather valuable information. It is harder to see, hear, and detect by radar or thermal imaging and night vision than any aircraft now in operation.”