Mobius OPV – Optional Piloted Vehicle
The Mobius OPV aircraft is the optional piloted version of the Berkut platform, engineered for both commercial and defense sectors. Designed to perform complex missions autonomously, the Mobius OPV excels in environments where precision, endurance, and reliability are critical. With its modular design, it accommodates a variety of payloads such as LiDAR, electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) systems, and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), enabling real-time data collection for surveillance, mapping, and environmental monitoring.
Mobius OPV
Optional Piloted Vehicle
Key features
Modular Payload Capacity: Supports multiple payload types, including EO/IR, LiDAR, SAR, Sonobuoys and more.
Autonomous Operations: Capable of fully autonomous flight (including take off, landing, taxi) reducing human intervention and operational costs.
Long-Range Endurance: Designed for extended missions, the Mobius OPV can stay airborne 20 hours and extended for up to 36 hours with it’s long wing configuration, making it ideal for prolonged operations.
Real-Time Data Transmission: Delivers real-time, high-resolution data to ground control stations, ensuring accurate mission execution and informed decision-making.
Multi-Mission Capabilities: Adaptable to diverse mission requirements, with multiple configurations, from intelligence gathering to environmental monitoring and disaster response.
Custom Payload Integration
Aerovehicles offers custom payload integration to suit specific operational requirements. Whether your mission demands advanced optical systems, environmental sensors, or specialized data gathering tools, the Mobius OPV can be equipped to meet your exact needs.
450 Kg Payload
Specifications
| Crew | Manned or Unmanned |
| Ground Crew | 1 operator |
| Propulsion | Lycoming IO-360 |
| Length | 5.63m |
| Height | 2.28m |
| Wingspan | 8.7m – standard wing configuration |
| 11.8m – long wing configuration | |
| Empty Weight | 1365 lbs. (619 Kg) |
| Cruise Airspeed | 180 kts (334 Km/h) – Standard wing |
| 120 kts (222 Km/h) – Long wing | |
| Max Cruise Speed | 230 kts (425 Km/h) – Standard wing |
| 140 kts (259 Km/h) – Long wing | |
| Endurance | 20hs internal with 1-hour fuel reserve |
| 36hs with aux fuel and 1-hour fuel reserve | |
| Range | 1500 nm (2778 Km) with standard wing |
| 3600 nm (6667 Km) with long wings | |
| Operational Service Ceiling | 17500 ft (5335 m) |
| Max Service Ceiling | 28000 ft (8534 m) |
| Maximum Takeoff Weight | 3000 lbs (1360 Kg) |
| Takeoff run | 1000 feet |
| Loading-bay | 86 “x 22” x 24 “and two pods ext. for sensors |
| Payload | 450 Kg |
| External Payload | 2 pilon 125 lb (57 Kg) each |
| Guide / Follow-up | Pre-programmed; Autonomous or direct control; IMU |
| Visual Control range | 150-200 Km (based on a clear line of sight) |
| Control Method | Laptop / Tablet / GCS (Ground Control Station) |
| Satellite Control Range | Unlimited (depends on Satellite Link) |
| Takeoff / Landing | Conventional tricycle gear |
Civilian Applications
Cadastral mapping
Topographic survey
Surveys of flood-prone areas
Chemical spill detection
Firefighting
Aerial support in search and rescue
Cargo transport (450Kg)
Power transmission survey
Forest, environmental, and wildlife monitoring
Airborne surveys, such as SAR, LiDAR, EO IR, etc.
Supporting search and rescue operations
Military and Security Applications
Gathering intelligence and surveillance information
High endurance autonomy surveillance
Border control
ZEE maritime patrol (Exclusive Economic Zone)
Real-time situational awareness
Artic Long Range Reconnaissance
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