EMT Luna NG
EMT Penzberg · Germany · first flew 2010 · reconnaissance aircraft
The EMT Luna NG (New Generation) is a German tactical unmanned aerial vehicle designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, representing a modernised development of the original Luna system.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 2.18 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Unmanned reconnaissance UAV
- Twin-boom pusher configuration
- High-wing catapult-launched design
A small high-wing monoplane with twin booms supporting a cruciform tail, pusher propeller at the rear of the central pod, and no undercarriage for wheeled operation — launched by catapult and recovered by parachute.
Specifications
- The EMT Luna NG has a length of 2.18 m (7 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 4.16 m (14 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 160 km/h (99 mph).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
EMT Penzberg developed the Luna series of tactical UAVs from the 1990s onwards for the Bundeswehr, with the NG variant introduced in the 2000s to upgrade sensors, communications, and performance over the original Luna X-2000.
Variants
The Luna family includes the original X-2000 and the updated NG; the system operates as part of an integrated ground station and launcher package rather than as a standalone aircraft.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the German Bundeswehr for battlefield reconnaissance, the Luna NG has been deployed on overseas missions and exported to other NATO-aligned forces.
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