Integrator
A modular tactical reconnaissance aircraft with multiple payload bays and optional satellite communications and VTOL support equipment.
- Country / region
- United States
- Programme status
- Supplier-reported status
- Sources reviewed
- 20 Sept 2026
- Primary domain
- Air
- System type
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- Developer / manufacturer
- Insitu / Boeing
- Origin / production countries
- United States
- Other names
- No additional names recorded
- Variants / configurations
- Current Integrator; FLARES-supported configuration; RQ-21A — separate government configuration
- Operators / programme customers
- US naval contracted-service customers; other configurations vary
Evidence & current status
The sources below establish the stated programme milestone or supplier claim. They do not independently verify every configuration, delivery total or advertised performance figure.
Role & capabilities
- Reconnaissance aircraft
Specifications in context
- Airframe
- Fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Launch / recovery
- Rail / Skyhook; optional FLARES support
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Propulsion
- Fuel-injected engine using JP-5 / JP-8
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Dimensions
- 4.9 m span; 2.5 m length
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Mass
- 79 kg maximum take-off mass
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Endurance
- Up to 27.5 h
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Range
- Up to 2,000 nmi advertised aircraft range
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Speed
- 90+ kt maximum horizontal speed
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Altitude
- 5,944 m ceiling
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Payload
- 23 kg maximum
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Sensors
- EO/IR, radar and other optional intelligence payloads
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
Source - Communications / navigation
- Radio and optional satellite control
Published specification for the named configuration. Maxima are not necessarily achievable together.
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