Pneumatic catapult PL-40
The UAV pneumatic launcher has been developed to accelerate UAV-s and other aircraft with MTOW up to 30 kg and launch them at speeds up to 25m/s.
The launcher is light-weight, battery-operated and is quickly assembled.
Toolless assembly
Simlifying the assembly process by incorporating mechanisms such as snap-fit connections, interlocking components, or quick-release fasteners, enabling users to assemble the product quickly and effortlessly in the field or on-site
The compressor
The compressor can produce up to 16 bar of pressure and runs on standard Li-Ion batteries. The system is easily portable in two special rugged cases. The combined weight of the launcher and compressor is 53kg
Custom carriages for different UAV-s
Custom carriages can be created for a wide range of different UAV body types. Different options for connecting the carriages to the UAV are included in the set
Take off velocity up to 25m/s
UAV-s up to 30 kg. This high initial velocity improves UAV performance and allows for efficient use of limited runway or launching space
It takes only 5 minutes to set up the entire launcher
Specifications
Technical parameters
Launch angle | 11 degrees |
Overall rail length when assembled | 5m |
Rail length when disassembled | 1.28m |
Weight of catapult set (2 boxes) | Total 56 kg |
Launcher case external dimensions | 1480x440x170mm |
Compressor case external dimensions | 650x325x520mm |
Maximum plane mass | 30 kg |
Maximum allowed launch velocity | 25m/s (meter per second) |
Puller configuration aircraft | YES |
Pusher configuration aircraft | YES |
Typical set-up time | 5 min |
Compressor unit battery | 2 x Makita® 14.4V Li-Ion battery 3Ah |
Launch capabilities
Plane mass (kg) |
10 | 15 | 20 | 30 |
Pressure (bar) |
Launch velocity (m/s) |
5 | 18.4 | 15.1 | 13.1 | 10.7 |
6 | 20.2 | 16.5 | 14.3 | 11.7 |
7 | 21.8 | 17.9 | 15.5 | 12.6 |
8 | 23.3 | 19.1 | 16.5 | 13.5 |
9 | 24.8 | 20.3 | 17.6 | 14.3 |
10 | 26.1 | 21.3 | 18.5 | 15.1 |
11 | - | 22.4 | 19.4 | 15.8 |
12 | - | 22.4 | 19.4 | 15.8 |
13 | - | 24.3 | 21.1 | 17.2 |
14 | - | 25.3 | 21.9 | 17.9 |
15 | - | 26.1 | 22.7 | 18.5 |
16 | - | - | 23.4 | 19.1 |
PL-40 product brochure
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