Aircraft
Longbow Hybrid UAV
Introduction
The Longbow, Hybrid Autonomous Vertically Capable Platform
The Longbow is a hybrid-electric unmanned platform able to carry up to 200 kg of mixed mission payload and cargo. Its modular architecture enables rapid role changes, from ISTAR and EW to deep-strike and swarm deployment, or dedicated cargo derivatives. Built for survivability and easy field maintenance, the Longbow pairs a proven, simple, cost-effective airframe configuration to deliver long-range, heavy-lift performance in contested environments at a fraction of traditional system costs.
The Longbow combines a proven design with extensive test flight experience utilising a sovereign UK supply chain.
Aircraft
Longbow Hybrid UAV
Specification
Benefits
Operational Roles
What Sets the Longbow UAV Apart
Proven in Flight
Over 50 successful piloted test flights completed, validating design, performance, and safety.
Dual Capability
Cargo and ISTAR variations available.
Modular Airframe
Reconfigurable using mission system hardware sets.
Advanced Survivability
Manoeuvrable in forward flight with ability to hover and loiter.
Operational Flexibility
Hybrid propulsion system.
Stowable Airframe
Rapid de-rig and storage with quick release wings.
Energy Efficiency
Fixed wing canard configuration for efficient wingbourne cruise.
Cargo
Off-grid Power Generator
ISTAR
Electronic Warfare & SIGINT
Deep strike & loiter missions
Swarm deployment
Long-range rebroadcasting
Navy Operations
Tech Specs
Type
Hybrid-electric (manned or unmanned configurable)
Maximum Take-Off Mass
750 kg
Payload Capacity
Up to 200 kg (mission-specific or 2 passengers)
Range
400+ miles
Cruise Speed
87 kts (~100 mph)
Motors
8 × 35 kW electric motors (280 kW peak)
Hover Power Required
~150 kW at max payload
Hybrid Range Extender
Hybrid System - 65kw Jet Turbine
Max power: 150kw
Continous Power: 65kwFuel: Jet A1 / JP8 / Diesel
Weight: 50kg
Skyfly Integrated Hybrid Controller
Take-off / Landing
VTOL: 0 m runway
STOL: 30–50 m runway
CTOL: 90 m runway
Climb Rate
2,300 fpm at 62 kts (71mph)
Stall Speed
48 kts (55 mph)
Flight Control System
Veronte 4x (certified DO-178C / DO-254)
Redundancy
Triple and quad redundancy with no single point of failure
Fail-safes
Custom configurable logic, flight termination system, redundant sensors (barometers, pitot, accelerometers, gyros, magnetometers, GPS)
Gliding
6-1 ratio
Airframe
Lightweight carbon composite structure
Wingspan
8.2 m (main & canard)
Undercarriage
Tricycle fixed-wing landing gear
Field Maintenance
Quick-release pin system for fast assembly/disassembly (container
transport in ~10 minutes)
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