MERKÜT E/O
MERKÜT is an FPV kamikaze UAV solution developed for modern battlefields and asymmetric threats. Able to operate day and night across all mission environments, it sustains operational superiority under electronic warfare conditions.
- MERKÜT E/OVIEWINGElectro-optical daylight camera, precise target discrimination
- MERKÜT THERMALHeat-signature detection, effective against camouflaged targets
- MERKÜT TETHEREDFibre-optic tethered data link, full immunity to jamming with 10–30 km cable options
Strategic superiority in multi-role operations
High performance in reconnaissance, surveillance and target-oriented missions. Its modular structure adapts rapidly to differing mission requirements.
With a fuze system protected by five stages of mechanical, electronic and software safety, a proximity sensor with adjustable detonation distance and directed-fragmentation munition, MERKÜT delivers decisive engagement against critical targets.
Proximity sensor
A detonation distance adjustable between 0.5 and 12 metres optimises fragment dispersion against differing target types. The operator can select this distance dynamically at any stage of the mission, maximising fragment density and effective area for the target at hand.
Visual guidance technology
GNSS-independent precision guidance through AI-assisted image processing and autonomous target tracking. Electro-optical and thermal sensor fusion sustains operational superiority in all conditions.
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Autonomous tracking after lock
Once the operator designates a target on the image feed, the system tracks it fully autonomously. Targets can be updated in flight.
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AI-assisted target detection
Real-time image processing provides operator-assisted and AI-assisted automatic target detection, with a high false-alarm rejection rate.
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GNSS-independent operation
Uninterrupted operation under electronic warfare and GPS jamming. Visual navigation algorithms deliver precision guidance with no satellite signal.
Electro-optical mode
A high-resolution digital camera delivers a clear image and precise target discrimination in daylight operations. Real-time video transmission gives the operator full situational awareness.
Thermal imaging
A heat-signature thermal sensor detects targets at night and in low visibility, remaining effective against camouflaged and concealed targets.
High-quality video transmission
Long-range day and night vision support with uninterrupted high-resolution video transmission.
Specifications
| Flight range | 10 km |
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| Endurance | 20 min / 30 min loaded / unloaded |
| Take-off weight | 2.5 kg |
| Camera | Digital / Analogue |
| Operational altitude | 3 500 ft AGL |
| Maximum altitude | 15 000 ft MSL |
| Payload | 1 kg |
| Maximum payload | 2.5 kg |
| Cruise speed | 90 km/h |
| Maximum speed | 144 km/h |
| Operating temperature | -20 °C / +50 °C |
| Setup time | < 3 min |
| Munition type | Anti-personnel, directed |
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| Fragments | 1 000 × 3 mm steel balls |
| Effective radius | 20 metres |
| Fuze type | Smart UAV fuze |
| Fuze safety | Mechanical + electronic, five stages |
| Detonation distance | 0.5 – 12 m adjustable |
| Proximity triggering | Yes |
| Manual triggering | Yes |
| Impact triggering | Yes |
| Guidance type | Visual guidance (AI-assisted) |
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| Guidance mode | Autonomous |
| Camera type | Daylight (EO) / Thermal (IR) |
| Image processing | Real time |
| Target detection | Operator-assisted / AI-assisted automatic |
| Target tracking | Autonomous after lock |
| Lock-on mechanism | Designation on image feed |
| Target update | Possible in flight |
| Countermeasure resilience | GNSS-independent operation |
| EW resilience | High |
Datasheets
Tactical transport and storage solution
The IP67-rated tactical transport and storage solution improves logistical efficiency through its stackable design while keeping the system safe and orderly in the field. High protection against shock, vibration and harsh environmental conditions preserves the integrity of all components. Its modular structure allows rapid access and easy carriage, shortening pre-mission preparation.
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