Mission Capabilities
The TACAMO RPAS is a multi-role platform designed for tactical surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike missions. It is capable of deploying guided and unguided munitions, making it a "Small UAS Gunship" asset for defense applications.
In cooperation with the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, the TACAMO RPAS has been developed to carry forward-firing rockets and precision guided munitions.
- Strike Capability: Capable of carrying two rocket pods with 37mm forward-firing rockets.
- Precision Engagement: Can be configured to carry and launch Bandito Precision Guided Loitering Munitions (PGLM).
- Advanced Avionics: Integrated Weapons Management System Interface (WMSI) for arming and firing.
- Payload Flexibility: Stores Release Units (SRU) allow for rapid reconfiguration of stores (munitions, jammers, sensors, supply pods).
- Surveillance: Onboard sensors for ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance) and target identification.
Nov 2022: Successful Live Fire Ground Test of 35mm Forward-Firing rockets. All eight rockets fired successfully from wing-mounted pods.
Aug 2022: Successful testing of Weapons Management System Interface (WMSI) for selecting, arming, and firing weapons.
Operational Concept
The TACAMO RPAS can be configured with two wing stations, each utilizing an SRU. Once airborne, operators use onboard sensors to identify and track targets. Upon confirmation, operators can command the release of Bandito PGLMs or fire forward-firing rockets to prosecute the target. This capability significantly reduces sensor-to-shooter times for effective target neutralization.