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Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
Milkor 380 is a unmanned combat aerial vehicle originating in South Africa. It was built by Milkor. Reported operators include South African Air Force.
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| Observation / report period | Value | Source | Claim state |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Sept 2026 | 9 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 9 m | Wikipedia contributors | superseded |
| 29 Sept 2026 | 9 m | Wikipedia contributors | approved |
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Unmanned combat aerial vehicle
South Africa
Milkor
In service
South African Air Force
February 2021
2023
9 m
18.6 m
315 kg
220 kg
1 x four-stroke, four-cylinder turbocharged Rotax 915 iS
250 km/h
110-150 km/h
4000 km
30 hr
30,000 ft
The Milkor 380 is a Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed by the South African company Milkor .
The UAV has an operational range exceeding 2,000 kilometres, making it well-suited for long-range missions such as border surveillance, maritime patrols, and combat operations, featuring five hardpoints for various weapons and reconnaissance payloads.
South African Air Force – 5 in service as of 2024
Length: 9 m
Wingspan: 18.6 m
Maximum Take-off Weight (MTOW): 1500 kg
Fuel capacity: 315 kg
Payload: 220 kg
Maximum speed: 250 km/h
Cruise speed: 110-150 km/h
Range: 4000 km
Endurance: 30 hr
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft
Operational altitude: 23,000 ft
Milkor 380 South Africa UAV ISR / Attack — On order (+5) Currently undergoing testing as a long-planned replacement for the Seeker UAV , which was operated by 10 Squadron prior to the squadron's disbandment in 1991.
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