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Compare the evidence.

Choose up to three systems. Specifications retain their source and configuration; missing information is left undisclosed.

Integrator

A modular tactical reconnaissance aircraft with multiple payload bays and optional satellite communications and VTOL support equipment.

Country / region
United States
Programme status
Supplier-reported status
Sources reviewed
20 Sept 2026
Supplier-reported statusSupplier-reported status
Primary domain
Air
System type
Reconnaissance aircraft
Developer / manufacturer
Insitu / Boeing
Origin / production countries
United States
Other names
No additional names recorded
Variants / configurations
Current Integrator; FLARES-supported configuration; RQ-21A — separate government configuration
Operators / programme customers
US naval contracted-service customers; other configurations vary

Evidence & current status

The sources below establish the stated programme milestone or supplier claim. They do not independently verify every configuration, delivery total or advertised performance figure.

Role & capabilities

  • Reconnaissance aircraft

Specifications in context

Airframe
Fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Launch / recovery
Rail / Skyhook; optional FLARES support

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Propulsion
Fuel-injected engine using JP-5 / JP-8

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Dimensions
4.9 m span; 2.5 m length

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Mass
79 kg maximum take-off mass

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Endurance
Up to 27.5 h

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Range
Up to 2,000 nmi advertised aircraft range

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Speed
90+ kt maximum horizontal speed

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Altitude
5,944 m ceiling

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Payload
23 kg maximum

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Sensors
EO/IR, radar and other optional intelligence payloads

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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Communications / navigation
Radio and optional satellite control

Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.

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