Landing Zones Canada Unveils Balloon-Launched High-Altitude Military Glider Delivery System

The Eagle can transition from supersonic speeds to low loitering speeds.

Side Profile of the Eagle RPAS.
Side Profile of the Eagle RPAS.
Landing Zone Canada

Landing Zones Canada Inc announces the successful completion of its extensive development and flight test campaign for its latest innovation, the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System (APDS). Designed to redefine stealthy long-range military aerospace capabilities, Eagle has demonstrated performance under extreme operational and climactic conditions.

The Eagle is the world's first high-altitude balloon-launched APDS that combines high performance, low observability and stealth characteristics. This system can operate from fully autonomous to man-in-the-loop configurations, offering flexibility for military operations. A feature of Eagle is its variable wing profile, which allows the drone to transition from supersonic speeds to low loitering speeds, optimizing performance across various mission requirements.

Key highlights of the Eagle system include:

  • High-Speed and High-Altitude: Capable of reaching stratospheric altitudes, Eagle is engineered for speed and endurance, ensuring strategic, operational, or tactical effects delivered hundreds of miles downrange with precision.
  • Proven Performance: The development and recent flight test campaign has validated Eagle's pioneering world-class capabilities, showcasing its robustness and adaptability in real-world austere conditions.
  • Versatility: From strategic missions to tactical support, Eagle's ability to switch between autonomous and human-controlled operations, combined with its variable wing profile, makes it an asset across various mission profiles.
  • Stealth and Resilience: With its design focused on low observability, Eagle maintains a minimal radar signature, significantly enhancing its survivability in hostile airspace.

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