Reading level:
A kid-friendly version of this page isn’t written yet — you’re seeing the regular version below. Back to the gallery to find an aircraft with a Kids version.

AeroVironment T-20

AeroVironment · UAV · Modern (1992–2009)

AeroVironment T-20 — UAV
Open in interactive gallery →See aircraft like this on the live radar →

The AeroVironment T-20 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is a medium range, composite aircraft capable of internal and external payloads. Launched from a portable catapult, it can be recovered with a shipboard landing system, or belly land on unimproved surfaces. The T-20 carries a retractable gimbal-mounted, digitally stabilized, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) camera that relays video in real time via a C-band LOS data link to the ground control station (GCS). Powered by a 4-stroke, fuel injected gasoline engine, the aircraft burns 2 lb (910 g) of fuel per hour at cruise. AeroVironment, Inc. acquired Arcturus UAV, the original developer of JUMP 20 and T-20 on February 22, 2021.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Sub-Category
UAV
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Manufacturer
AeroVironment
Operator
US military; Ukraine military; Taiwan CGA
Service Entry
2009
Produced
200
Engine
1 Aviation Gasoline Avgas 110 LL 4 stroke internal combustion, 190cc
Thrust / Power
10 hp (7.5 kW)
Length (ft)
9
Wingspan (ft)
17
Empty Weight (lb)
110
MTOW (lb)
185
Endurance (hr)
24+ hours
Service Ceiling (ft)
15000
Range (mi)
115
Max Speed (mph)
86