Purpose-built airframe
Onyx describes a low-drag composite design with a turbo-diesel engine.
ALL SYSTEMS04 / Air / Airborne ISR
NIGHTHAWK QS3
A longer view of the mission.
An aircraft platform for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance.
Discuss NIGHTHAWK QS3Airborne intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance
Persistent observation demands more from the aircraft.
The public portfolio describes low acoustic and thermal signatures and both manned and unmanned versions. Mission equipment, operating model, and current availability should be confirmed directly with Onyx.
02 / THE PRODUCT
See the system.
Explore the public product views and configurations.
PRODUCT VIEW / 01ONYX / AIRCRAFT
ONYX / AIRCRAFTNIGHTHAWK QS3 in flight, from Onyx’s public portfolio.
03 / CAPABILITYDesigned around
Designed around
the application.
Flexible operating model
The current public page describes manned and unmanned versions.
Sensor integration
The aircraft is presented with a primary sensor bay and additional sensor locations.
04 / PUBLISHED DATA
At a glance.
Selected figures from Onyx’s current public product page. Request the latest configuration-specific documentation for engineering or procurement decisions.
View the original Onyx product page- Published max cruise
- 150+ knots
- Published ceiling
- Above 25,000 ft
- Published wingspan
- 57 ft
- Published gross weight
- 3,800 lb
05 / INTEGRATIONStart with
Start with
the actual task.
Discuss the ISR role, payload, configuration, operational context, and current program status with Onyx. Public range and endurance statements vary by configuration and require direct confirmation.
Tell us what
you need to do.
Describe the application, operating context, and constraints. The Onyx team can help identify the right system and next step.
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