WASP LITEWinch Aerostat Small PlatformWASP Lite uses the proven fieldability of our larger WASP Aerostat System and offers a smaller footprint for expeditionary missions. WASP Lite can fit in the back of a pickup truck, or on a boat or UTV. WASP Lite is highly mobile. It can be relocated while deployed or moored at speeds up to 40 mph. |
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Features
Operational Description
- Ability to operate from pickup truck, boat, UTV, and similar platforms
- 36+ hours continuous flight
- Fiber optic tether compatible
- Single operator (weather permitting)
- 15 minute setup
- Silent operation
- Variable speed control of winch with remote operation available
- Highly mobile: move while deployed or moored, up to 40mph
- Wide range of payloads: ISR, communications, SIGINT
- Operates from batteries as primary power, re-charge batteries with small generator
- Low Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)
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Specifications
- Envelope Diameter: 13-17 feet
- Lifting Gas: Helium (non-flammable, supplied from Helium bay)
- Payload Lift Capacity: 15 to 35 lbs. (single ply aerostat models K13 through K17)
- Flight Altitude: Up to 1,000 ft AGL
- Launch Altitude: Up to 6000 ft MSL
- Human detection range 5.5 miles with DAC 350 payload
- Communications range extension 40+ miles
- Power: Batteries as primary, Charge from universal AC source and host vehicle DC voltage (NATO slave)
- Includes Flight Termination System (FTS)
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