AeroVironment JUMP 20
VTOL
AeroVironment JUMP 20 is a Group 3 fixed-wing VTOL unmanned aircraft system developed for long-endurance intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) missions. Capable of vertical takeoff and landing without a runway, catapult or dedicated recovery equipment, the platform is designed to provide persistent surveillance from land and maritime operating locations.
JUMP 20 provides more than 13 hours of endurance, an operational range of 185 kilometers and a payload capacity of 13.6 kilograms. Its modular payload architecture supports the integration of different sensors and mission systems, including EO/IR and MWIR imaging systems, radar, electronic intelligence and communications payloads. The platform supports autonomous launch and recovery and can be configured for different mission requirements.
MQ-31A military designation ↗ — Italy's Directorate of Aeronautical Armaments and Airworthiness (DAAA) assigned the MQ-31A military designation to the JUMP 20 system being procured for the Italian Army. The designation confirms that the Italian Ministry of Defence recognizes the system as an official military capability.
Systems
- •VTOL (Vertical Takeoff and Landing)
- •Autonomy (Autonomous Launch and Recovery)
- •Architecture (Modular Open System)
- •Communications (LOS / BLoS)
- •Mission Role (ISR)
- •Programme (Italy MQ-31A)
Sensors
- •EO/IR Gimbal
- •EO/MWIR Imaging
- •Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
- •SIGINT / COMMINT
- •Laser Target Designator
Compatible weapons
No public details are available.