United States Raytheon (RTX)
Coyote Block 2
Jet-powered, rocket-boosted counter-UAS interceptor designed to engage small drones and swarms at short range with re-attack capability.
Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗
Procurement snapshot
Availability & export
US ITAR-controlled
Export needs U.S. State Dept (DDTC) approval; end-use & re-transfer restrictions apply.
Channel: Foreign Military Sales (FMS) or Direct Commercial Sale
Fielded & proven
Operator data not public
Status: active.
Lifecycle cost (est.)
No public unit price to model from. Why so few systems publish one →
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Competitive field
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Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
| Max speed Maximum level speed. For aircraft this is at optimal altitude; for ground vehicles, top road speed. Higher means faster response and better kinematic performance. | 595 km/h |
|---|---|
| Engagement range Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace. | 15 km |
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
| Combat weight Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor. | 6 kg |
|---|
Propulsion
Engine, power and fuel.
| Engine Powerplant model and type. | Turbojet |
|---|---|
| Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet… | turbojet |
Specifications compiled from public Raytheon (RTX) and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations, treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-04.
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KBP Instrument Design Bureau Pantsir-S1 Frequently asked questions
What is the top speed of the Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2 has a maximum speed of 595 km/h.
What is the engagement range of the Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2 has a maximum engagement range of 15 km.
How much does the Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2 weigh? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2 has a combat weight of 6 kg.
What engine does the Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2 use? +
The Raytheon (RTX) Coyote Block 2 is powered by the Turbojet.
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Coyote Block 2 in the news
News procurement · Aug 7, 2026
Army Wants a Sub-$150K Missile to Kill $35K Drones at Scale
The Army's new Next Generation Counter-sUAS Missile targets a $150,000 unit cost and a 5,000-round buy, aimed at closing the cost gap that lets cheap drones overwhelm million-dollar interceptors.
News procurement · Jul 9, 2026
Army awards AeroVironment $500M for layered counter-drone
The U.S. Army gives AeroVironment a $500 million three-year deal to rapidly field layered counter-drone defenses: RF jammers, radar, lasers and interceptors.