Pneumatic catapult PL-80
The UAV pneumatic launcher PL-80 has been developed to accelerate UAV-s and other aircraft with MTOW up to 100 kg and launch them at speeds up to 25m/s.
The launcher is light-weight, battery-operated and is quickly assembled. The system is easily portable in special rugged cases. Custom carriage rods can be designed based on clients UAV specifications.
Toolless assembly
Simplifying 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
Conveniently packable solution
The system is easily portable in three special rugged cases. The combined weight of the launcher and compressor is 236kg. The catapult is quickly deployable and collapsible by two operators. It fits into any vehicle that can accommodate three 1.6-meter boxes
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 100 kg. This high initial velocity improves UAV performance and allows for efficient use of limited runway or launching space
Custom carriage rods can be designed based on clients UAV specifications
Specifications
Technical parameters
Launch angle | 12 degrees |
Overall rail length when assembled | 8.67m |
Rail length when disassembled | 1.42m |
Weight of catapult set (3 boxes) | Total 235 kg |
Launcher case I external dimensions | 1600x550x360mm (100 kg) |
Launcher case II external dimensions | 1600x550x360 (80 kg) |
Compressor case external dimensions | 360x600x1200mm (55 kg) |
Maximum plane mass | 100 kg |
Maximum allowed launch velocity | 25 m/s (meter per second) |
Puller configuration aircraft | YES |
Pusher configuration aircraft | YES |
Typical set-up time (Mechanical assembly. Additional time is added for pressurizing the main tank) | 5 min* |
Working temperature | -10...+50 °C |
Compressor unit battery | 2 x Makita®18V Li-Ion battery 6Ah |
Launch capabilities
| Plane mass (kg) | |||||||||
| 25 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 | |
| Pressure (bar) | Launch velocity (m/s) | ||||||||
| 5 | 24.5 | 22.7 | 20 | 18.1 | 16.6 | 15.5 | 14.6 | 13.8 | 13.1 |
| 6 | 26.6 | 24.6 | 21.7 | 19.6 | 18.1 | 16.8 | 15.8 | 14.9 | 14.2 |
| 7 | - | 26.4 | 23.3 | 21.1 | 19.4 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15.3 |
| 8 | - | - | 24.9 | 22.5 | 20.7 | 19.3 | 18.1 | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| 9 | - | - | 26.4 | 23.9 | 22 | 20.4 | 19.2 | 18.2 | 17.3 |
| 10 | - | - | - | 25.1 | 23.1 | 21.5 | 20.2 | 19.1 | 18.2 |
| 11 | - | - | - | - | 24.2 | 22.5 | 21.2 | 20 | 19 |
| 12 | - | - | - | - | 25.3 | 23.6 | 22.1 | 20.9 | 19.9 |
| 13 | - | - | - | - | - | 24.4 | 22.9 | 21.7 | 20.6 |
| 14 | - | - | - | - | - | 25.2 | 23.7 | 22.4 | 21.3 |
| 15* | - | - | - | - | - | - | 24.5 | 23.1 | 22 |
| 16* | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25.1 | 23.8 | 22.6 |
Actual launch speeds may vary depending on the wind speed, aircraft engine propulsion force and proper support by grounding anchor.
* Auxiliary pressure source up to 16 bar needed. Contact seller for more details
PL-80 product brochure
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