HADIS
Autonomous unmanned tactical cargo gliderThe challenge
The secure provision of supplies for military units in remote and difficult-to-reach conflict or crisis areas is crucial for the survival and operational effectiveness of troops.
The use of tactical cargo gliders offers a particularly fast and reliable solution. Conventional systems require low drop altitudes and the overflight of the target area, exposing the aircrew to additional risks.
Our solution
HENSOLDT´s autonomous unmanned tactical cargo glider HADIS (High Altitude Drop Infiltrating Syste) is developed to resupply military troops in heavily embattled terrain and hard-to-reach areas. With its wide range and low radar signature it infiltrates enemy lines to strengthen the position at the front.
HADIS can be controlled from a control station or fly autonomously by waypoint. For deployment the glider is extracted from the rack by a drag chute, which enables a controlled transition to the gliding phase after the release. The system lands with a parachute precisely where.
Features and benefits
Features
Integrated systems:
- Autopilot
- Mission computer
- Flight termination system
- Containment system
Multiple payload variations
- Military or medical supplies
- Different payloads up to 500 kg
Benefits
- Long range: High glide ratio to deliver supplies anywhere, anytime
- Plug & go: The glider‘s wing is always ready
- Multiple payload options: Versatile attachment options, our cargo box being just one of many
- Adaptable & scalable: Adaptable geometry can be scaled for bigger or smaller payloads
- Hardly detectable: Flying independently by waypoint, making it extremely difficult to detect
- High precision landing: Highly precise landing thanks to integrated parachute system.
- Weather data collection: Providing valuable data on weather conditions to the troops on the ground and in the air
- Deployment rack system: Rack system for up to 5 HADIS gliders from a cargo plane
- Swarm capability: Gliders can fly independently to different targets or swarm together to one common target