IKA-ROCKET (IKA-M-R57) - Rotary-wing drone armed with Rockets or Aerial Bombs

IKA-ROCKET (codename IKA-M-R57) is a certified military-grade, rotary-wing hexacopter designed and built by PR-DC. Its airframe is constructed from carbon-fiber-reinforced epoxy, enabling flights over 30 minutes with up to 20 kg of payload - an unrivaled capability on the market. The drone can operate fully autonomously, day and night, and can carry up to three 57 mm aircraft rocket (e.g., Krušik BR-1-57 or S5), launching them one by one to neutralize multiple targets.

NATO (NSN) number for IKA-20-M: 1550-73-000-0672

MISSION

Standard aircraft rocket 57 mm, without modifications (S5, BR-1-57, BR-2-57 or BR-20-57).

TACTICAL ADVANTAGES

Safe transport, handling and usage of armament.

Usable in close contact with the enemy and over obstacles.

Simultaneous reconnaissance and combat operations, day and night.

Fast armament recharge and battery replacement.

Faster response and more accurate than artillery, with an ability to complement it.

Autonomous missions or remotely piloted from a safe distance.

Ideal for special operations, thanks to its heavy payload capacity.

High-performance navigation and flight control system.

Easy to transport, with integrated folding arms.

MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

Powertrain and power source:

BLDC electric motors and 4.3 kWh replaceable lithium-based battery
Propeller diameter/pitch:

812.8 mm / 279.4 mm (32" / 11")
Max power of each motor:

5.7 kW (for 24 kgf at 4600 rpm)
Dimensions:

2490 mm x 2400 mm x 670 mm (8.2 ft x 7.9 ft x 2.2 ft)
Transport package dimensions:

1200 mm x 1100 mm x 850 mm (3.9 ft x 3.6 ft x 2.8 ft)
Structure material:

Carbon fiber reinforced polymer
Maximum takeoff weight:

70 kg (154 lb)
Optimal payload mass:

20 kg (44 lb)
Remote controller:

IKA-CTRL with custom FlightControl Application, simultaneous use of multiple controllers (control and monitor modes, separate armament control)
Equipment:

3-axis zoom EO/IR gimbal camera with 10x optical zoom

Characteristics can be tailored to customer requirements.

FLIGHT PERFORMANCE

Max flight distance:

up to 30 km (19 miles)
Mission radius:

from 5 km to 15 km (from 3 miles to 9 miles)
Operating altitude:

from 150 m to 500 m (from 500 ft to 1600 ft)
Flight time:

between 20 min and 40 min
Top speed:

90 km/h (56 mph)
Cruise speed:

60 km/h (37 mph)
Climb rate:

10 m/s (22 mph)
Wind resistance:

8 m/s (18 mph)

Performances can be tailored to customer requirements.

ARMAMENT CHARACTERISTICS

Type and quantity:

3 x 57 mm aircraft rockets (S5, BR-1-57, BR-2-57 or BR-20-57)
Rocket calibre:

57 mm (2.24")
Mass of a single rocket:

around 4000 g (8.8 lb)
Rocket length :

around 900mm (35.4")