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 ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-04
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.
Interoperability
No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.
Derived guidance from public data, export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.
Full specifications
Performance
Speed, range, altitude and engagement capability.
- Engagement range
Maximum distance at which an air-defense system can intercept targets. Higher covers more airspace.
- 15 km Stronger than 26% of air-defense systems
Physical
Dimensions, weight and crew.
- Combat weight
Fully loaded weight. Lighter eases transport and bridging limits; heavier often means more armor.
- 6 kg
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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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.
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