Texo 50
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Texo 50 from Brazil, produced by AeroFoundry
Introduce:
Texo (Hummingbird in Yanomami language) is a cutting-edge tandem, tilt-wing vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) with a hybrid-electric powerplant.
This Design Program started in early 2018, arriving to its airframe stable version in late 2021, and the commercial version for civilian applications in December 2022. The ISTAR/ISR version for law enforcement will be ready by June 2023.
The tandem tilt-wing configuration enables this platform to vertical take-off and land on moving platforms; has fixed-wing cruise speed, stability and efficiency; and optional in-flight hoovering capabilities.
This aircraft concept is optimized for operationally complex missions, where aircraft logistics are constrained, hovering is sometimes required, and payload distribution could affect position of center of gravity, as is the case of cargo hauling.
This aircraft concept is optimized for operationally complex missions, where aircraft logistics are constrained, hovering is sometimes required, and payload distribution could affect position of center of gravity, as is the case of cargo hauling.
Texo 50 is entering Technology Readiness (TRL) Level 6, undergoing β3 prototype technology demonstration.
Texo 50 ISR-IMSI Catcher
Texo 50 ISR-IMSI is our first version of the Texo family of VTOL.
Texo 50 is designed specifically for IMSI catching and EO/LWIR-LR ISR in urban operations and border patrolling.
This aerial intruder can intercept calls by criminals and terrorists, and find out the exact locations of their phone. Once the location data of the target is known, ground forces can be deployed for action.