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Elysion C-UAS (current C-UAS family; formerly Xpeller) vs Coyote C-UAS effector
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
Elysion C-UAS (current C-UAS family; formerly Xpeller)
by HENSOLDT
Modular multi-sensor counter-UAS system combining radar, RF, electro-optical detection and a layered effector suite into a single-operator command picture.
Counter-UAS & Base Air Defence
Coyote C-UAS effector
by Raytheon (RTX)
Rail-launched, jet-sustained interceptor that defeats small-to-large UAS threats at ranges up to 15 km — available in kinetic (Block 2) and non-kinetic loitering (Block 3NK) variants.
| Cost of ownership | Elysion C-UAS (current C-UAS family; formerly Xpeller) | Coyote C-UAS effector |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Elysion C-UAS (current C-UAS family; formerly Xpeller) | Coyote C-UAS effector |
|---|---|---|
| Target threat class | sUAS up to 25 kg | — |
| Sensor suite | RF cyber, RF DF, RF TDOA, X-band radar, EO/IR camera, acoustic | — |
| Integrated radar (Spexer 2000 3D MkIII) | X-band, pulse-Doppler, 360° azimuth (3× 120° antennas), 0–90° elevation | — |
| Radar track capacity | >300 simultaneous targets per 120° sector | — |
| Radar antenna weight | 30 kg | — |
| Radar update rate (16-beam mode) | ~0.3 s | — |
| Effector types | Smart/GNSS jammer, HPEM, cyber take-over, net launcher, hunter drone, hard-kill | — |
| Operator requirement | 1 operator (full system) | — |
| Deployment readiness (shelterised) | <4 hours | — |
| Operating environment | STANAG 4370 hardened, 24/7 all-weather | — |
| C2 software | Elysion Mission Core (AI sensor fusion, map-based, PC + tablet) | — |
| Transportation | Air, land, sea transportable | — |
| Operational heritage | In service since 2017; >20 devices in 24/7 military airbase operation | — |
| Variants | — | Block 1B (subsonic C-UAS); Block 2 (jet-powered kinetic); Block 3NK (non-kinetic, recoverable) |
| Block 2 speed | — | 345–370 mph (555–595 km/h) |
| Block 2 engagement range | — | 10–15 km |
| Block 2 loiter endurance | — | ~4 minutes |
| Block 2 warhead | — | Tungsten fragmentation, optimised for UAS structural defeat |
| Re-attack capability | — | Yes (Block 2) |
| Block 1B length | — | 24 in (610 mm) |
| Block 1B wingspan | — | 58 in (1,473 mm) |
| Block 1B weight | — | 13 lb (5.9 kg) |
| Launch method | — | Rail/pneumatic box launcher (ground, vehicle, naval) |
| Propulsion | — | Solid-rocket boost + turbine sustainment (Block 2) |
| Block 2 unit cost (public estimate) | — | ~USD 100,000 |
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