Kadet's Jx2 NG: A Target Drone for Training and Testing For India

The Jx2 NG Short Range LM is a Multi Role Short Range Loitering Swarming Munition manufactured by Kadet Defence Systems. It is designed to be an aerial target system for weapon training, development and evaluation, as well as an aerial test platform.

Autopilot

The Jx2 NG utilizes Embention's Veronte Autopilot, which provides the drone with:

• Fully autonomous flight capabilities
• Versatility
• Sensor redundancy
• Ability to adapt to different operation requirements
• Easy installation in various unmanned platforms (combustion or turbine engines)

Kadet Defence SystemsTarget Drone Solutions

Kadet Defence Systems offers ready-to-fly target drone solutions that include all necessary components for autonomous missions in harsh environments. These solutions include:

• Ground control stations
• Ground support equipment
• Catapult launchers
• Propeller or turbojet powered aerial targets

Industry Growth

Avdesh Khaitan, CEO of Kadet Defence Systems, recognizes the significant growth in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAS) applications for both defense and commercial purposes. Partnering with Embention allows Kadet to:

• Efficiently integrate the Veronte Autopilot
• Continuously improve system performance
• Provide customers with an operational edge in simulating hostile attack scenarios

System

• Maximum Speed: 200km/Hr
• Effective Range (with 10kg payload): Greater than 400km
• Launch Capability: Air, Ground and Sea
• Flight Capability: High Altitude and Sea Skimming
• Teaming Capability: Manned and Unmanned

Product Specifications

• Wingspan: 2.5 Meters
• Length: 2.6 Meters
• Line of Sight Range: Greater than 40 kilometers
• Endurance: Greater than 45 minutes
• Speed: Greater than 60 meters per second (in clean configuration)
• Maximum Take-off Weight: 35 kilograms
• Launch Method: Catapult
• Recovery Method: Parachute

Applications

The Jx2 NG Short Range LM is used as an Aerial Target System for:

• Air defense training
• Gunnery practice
• Surface-to-air and air-to-air missile training
• Weapon and radar evaluation

Material

• Composite

Propulsion

• 2 Stroke Engine

Stabilization

• Integrated Avionics with Digital Autopilot

Tracking & Telemetry

• Integrated GPS
• Autonomous Waypoint Navigation
• Digital Telemetry Systems

Role Equipment

• Scoring System
• IR Flares
• Luneberg Lens
• ISR Camera Package