Launching device CP-5 (catapult) for UAVs

Purpose: mechanized launching of unmanned aircrafts with 5-6 kg starting mass in no-run conditions.

Construction year: 2015.

Patents: UА № 103210 (2015).


Technical characteristics:

  • specifics – folding straightener and parting-off trestles;
  • length of straightener - 3 m;
  • UAV bonding technique – on the movable carriage;
  • presence of starting lock of UAV - yes;
  • energy accumulator - rubber ropes with round cross-section;
  • drawing power - up to 80 kgf;
  • terminal velocity of leaving from guide of UAV with 4,5 kg mass – up to 12 m/s;
  • time of catapult shut by two operators – 5 min;
  • catapult mass (without rubber accumulator) - 8 kg;
  • overall dimensions in transport position – 1500 mm х 300 mm х 300 mm;

Implementation stage: flight tests of a prototype.

Example of location of UAV М-10 «Oko-2» on the catapult CP-5 UAV in a phase of leaving from catapult CP-5