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United States Anduril Industries
ALTIUS-600
A small tactical UAV originally developed by Area-I and now produced by Anduril Industries following its 2021 acquisition, launchable from air, sea or ground platforms. Configurable as an ISR asset or, in derivative variants, a loitering munition, and supplied to Ukraine as part of US security assistance.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Counted in the WeaponSpecs database: UAVs built by another manufacturer that share at least one published role with this system. A count of what this catalog holds, not a survey of the whole market. See the alternatives →
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Cruise speed Sustained economical speed. Determines transit time to station. | 60 km/h |
|---|---|
| Endurance Time on station. Critical for UAVs and patrol platforms, higher means longer persistent coverage. On a ground robot, published continuous run time on a full charge or fuel tank. | 4 h |
Firepower
Armament, payload and guidance.
| Weapons payload Maximum ordnance weight the platform can carry. Higher means more strike capacity per sortie. | 3 kg |
|---|
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 12 kg |
|---|---|
| Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity. | 0 |
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | Electric motor |
|---|
Sensors & avionics
Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.
| Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights. | EO/IR payload |
|---|---|
| Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement. | Encrypted two-way LOS datalink |
Specifications compiled from public Anduril Industries and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.
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Turkish Aerospace Industries ANKA-S Frequently asked questions
What is the weapons payload of the Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600? +
The Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 can carry up to 3 kg of weapons payload.
How much does the Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 weigh? +
The Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 has a combat weight of 12 kg.
How many crew does the Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 require? +
The Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 requires a crew of 0.
What is the Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 used for? +
The Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 is a uav / drone typically used for isr.
How much does the Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600 cost? +
Anduril Industries ALTIUS-600: Unit cost not publicly disclosed. Defense program costs are rarely fully public and vary by contract and configuration.
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