Variants
Warmate-R
The Warmate-R is an intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) version based on the same fuselage and ground segment.
It integrates 3 cameras to provide multiple views: an 8mm lens facing forward, and an 8mm and 12mm optics providing smooth tilting capabilities from a downward position (0 deg) to one side (90 deg).
It can be equipped with daylight or thermal cameras with remote pan and tilt, as well as a laser target designator. It has a "Target Lock" mode for tracking moving targets and enables accurate target location data. [5]
Warmate-TL
The Warmate-TL (Tube Launch) is a variant that can be launched from man-portable or vehicle-mounted tubular launchers and can be integrated with multiple different platforms such as ground vehicles, helicopters, or warships. [3]
"3.0" generation
The "3.0" generation of the Warmate system has been refined based on the inputs from customers and their combat experiences. The system is characterized by: [3]
- 30 km (19 mi; 16 nmi) radio range with control handover support for a total operational range of 80 km (50 mi; 43 nmi),
- 70 minute flight endurance,
- Warheads designed for better firepower against high-value targets, incl. persons and reconnaissance, communications and EW systems,
- Quiet [6] low-RPM engine that can be shut down during the engagement to avoid detection,
- Ability to fold the propeller blades in the final attack phase of flight, [6]
- Ability to operate in all weather conditions,
- Extra control surfaces on the wings for improved maneuverability, and
- Integration with other WB Electronics systems such as the FlyEye mini reconnaissance drone or Topaz battle management system.
Warmate 2
The Warmate 2 is a newer, larger, and heavier version of the original Warmate drone to be launched from elastomeric vehicle-mounted launchers. [3]
This new model features an increased 30 kg (66 lb) maximum take-off weight [7] and heavier 5 kg (11 lb) high-explosive-fragmentation (HE-FRAG), fuel-air explosive (FAE) and HEAT warheads designed to destroy armored vehicles, command outposts and other hardened targets. [3] The HEAT warhead is capable of penetration of 400mm of RHA. [7] The manufacturer promotes this variant as a viable alternative to anti-tank guided missiles, allowing for engagements at standoff distances, while also simplifying target acquisition. [6] The rest of the warheads has a 40 m (130 ft) fragmentation (HE) or implosion (FAE) effect. [7]
The radio range of Warmate 2 has been extended to 180 km (110 mi) for a total operational range of 30–240 km (19–149 mi), which translates to a 2 hour flight endurance. The flight altitude was lowered to 100–200 m (330–660 ft) for lower probability of intercept. [3]
The flight control is fully automatic with waypoint navigation, and an automatic video tracker with EO and thermal IR cameras allowing for all-weather operations and night combat. [7]
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