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Sky Warden™ ISR Strike Aircraft

RIAT 2022

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In July 2024, RAF Fairford will be buzzing with excited visitors and the Cotswolds will echo once again with the thrilling sights and sounds of several hundred aircraft of all shapes and sizes, from all eras and countries of the world, gathering for this unique adrenalin-fuelled occasion.

L3Harris values its long-standing partnership with the Royal Air Force as we proudly support their missions with reconnaissance aircraft that demonstrate proven reliability and performance.

Location:

Fairford, Gloucestershire UK

Dates:

July 19, 2024 through

July 21, 2024

Overview

Built on the rugged, reliable Air Tractor AT-802U platform, Sky Warden’s short takeoff and landing capability and small support footprint allow aircrews to co-locate with the disaggregated ground units they support.

Built for ISR Strike

  • Rugged and Reliable - The Air Tractor 802U is designed and built for austere operations
  • Effective and Flexible - Combat proven, multi-mission open systems architecture to “collapse the stack,” replacing multiple aircraft with a single aircraft
  • Persistence and Payload - 6-hour loiter at 200 nm combat radius; 6,000 lb flexible combat load-out
  • Connected - Robust suite of radios and datalinks providing multiple means for line-of-sight (LOS) and beyond line-of-sight (BLOS) communications
  • Situational Awareness - Ability to host multiple EO/IR, ISR and other sensors
  • Affordable and Sustainable - Low production and operating costs, backed by an established global sustainment network
  • SOF Heritage - Mature system built on more than 1.3 million hours of ISR and Strike support and upgrades driven by mission operators
  • Production-Ready - Delivery in less than 12 months

Resources

  • Sky Warden™ Data Sheet

    Sky Warden™ Data Sheet

Featured News

L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team Selected for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Contract

Press release | 08. 01. 2022

L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team Selected for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Contract

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) has selected L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor, Inc.’s AT-802U Sky Warden™ system for its Armed Overwatch program.

L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team Selected for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Contract

Press release | 08. 01. 2022

L3Harris and Air Tractor Sky Warden Team Selected for USSOCOM Armed Overwatch Contract

Agile Tanker in Action

Press release | 09. 19. 2022

L3Harris and Embraer to Develop New Agile Tanker via KC-390 to Support Air Force Operational Imperatives

L3Harris’ Sky Warden™ aircraft is showcased at the company’s facility at the Tulsa, Oklahoma International Airport. The  company is expanding its production capability and increasing its workforce in anticipation of an upcoming defense contract award.

Trade Release | 11. 19. 2021

L3Harris Expanding Oklahoma Footprint to Meet Growing Special Operations Aircraft Demand

Sky Warden

Press release | 05. 06. 2021

L3Harris Technologies and Air Tractor Announce Sky Warden™ ISR Strike Aircraft

Contact the Sky Warden™ Team

Contact the Sky Warden™ team

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