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Korean Air KUS-FS
Korean Air Aerospace Division · South Korea · Digital Age (2010–present)
The Korean Air KUS-FS, or MUAV is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD). Development started in 2008, with its first flight occurring in 2012 and development concluding in March 2022. It was developed for the South Korean Air Force's Group 5 UAV system. Previously known as the MUAV, the KUS-FS is in the same class as the US-built General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper UAV.
Specifications
- Category
- Fixed Wing
- Domain
- Defence
- Era
- Digital Age (2010–present)
- Country
- South Korea
- Manufacturer
- Korean Air Aerospace Division
- Operator
- Republic of Korea Air Force (intended)
- Service Entry
- 2012
- Engine
- 1× turboprop 1200
- Thrust / Power
- 24.46 kN
- Length (ft)
- 43
- Wingspan (ft)
- 82
- MTOW (lb)
- 12677
- Endurance (hr)
- 24 hours
- Service Ceiling (ft)
- 45000
- Range (mi)
- 311
- Max Speed (mph)
- 224