JUMP 20
VTOL fixed-wing
The AeroVironment JUMP 20 is a Group 3 vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) fixed-wing unmanned aircraft system designed for long-endurance intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) missions.
Mission Profile
The JUMP 20 is engineered to provide persistent ISR capabilities without the need for runways or launch/recovery equipment. Its VTOL capability allows for deployment and retrieval from confined spaces, making it highly adaptable for various operational environments, including maritime and expeditionary settings. This platform is typically employed for over-the-horizon reconnaissance, target acquisition, and force protection, offering real-time situational awareness to ground commanders. Its long endurance and multi-sensor payload capacity enable extended missions, reducing the operational footprint and increasing mission effectiveness for tactical and strategic applications.
Key Features
- ▸VTOL capability for runway-independent operations
- ▸Long endurance for persistent ISR missions
- ▸Modular payload bay supporting various sensor options (EO/IR, laser designator)
- ▸Group 3 UAS classification
- ▸Low acoustic signature for covert operations
- ▸Rapid deployment and setup time
- ▸Ruggedized design for harsh environments
Specifications
- ceiling
- 15,000 ft (4,572 m)
- configuration
- VTOL fixed-wing
- endurance
- 14+ hours
- mtow
- 210 lbs (95.25 kg)
- payload
- 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
- propulsion
- Gasoline engine for fixed-wing flight, electric motors for VTOL
- range
- 115 miles (185 km) line-of-sight (LOS) with standard antenna
- speed
- Cruise 40-65 knots (74-120 km/h)
Notable Operators
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About the Manufacturer
AeroVironment (AV) is a publicly traded defense technology company that pioneered the modern hand-launched military drone. Its product line spans small ISR UAS used by infantry units worldwide, tactical Group 3 platforms, and the Switchblade family of loitering munitions that have become signature systems of contemporary land warfare.