Loitering Munition System FV-014
State-of-the-art sensor technology, network capability and deployment options even in GNSS-interfered environments
Loitering Munition System FV-014
Loitering Munition System FV-014 – Portable precision for maximum impact and superior long-range reconnaissance
The FV-014 is a state-of-the-art loitering munition system designed specifically for the demands of today's and tomorrow's battlespace. As a portable reconnaissance and strike drone, it combines reconnaissance and precision strike capabilities in a flexible solution, providing armed forces with decisive operational advantages from a distance.
In action, the FV-014 can observe and analyse targets before striking with precision at the right moment. The operator remains engaged in the decision-making process at all times. In this way, the system helps to minimise collateral damage, protect friendly forces and engage critical threats quickly, in a precise and effective manner. As part of Rheinmetall's portfolio of loitering munitions, the FV-014 stands for technological excellence and high operational value for modern armed forces.
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Operation and system integration
The FV-014 is initially designed as a portable system for use at troop level and is controlled from a user-friendly ground station that enables continuous human-in-the-loop control. The operator can identify targets, execute the attack with precision or even abort the mission if conditions change.
Multi-control & swarm capability
Thanks to advanced swarm technology, the system is designed to allow a single operator to control multiple LMSs simultaneously. The software architecture enables coordinated control, communication and mission planning of multiple platforms in real time. Automated routines throughout the entire chain of action – from navigation to target identification and prioritisation and combating – reduce the operator's workload, allowing them to efficiently monitor and control the entire mission. This capability significantly increases flexibility and operating density and contributes to boosting effectiveness in complex operating scenarios.
Design and survivability
The FV-014 flight body follows a classic wing concept with electric propulsion and faceted structures. A special feature is the use of fins, which enable a long range combined with high maneuverability. This also reduces signatures and enables high approach speeds in the target area. The system is optimised with low acoustic and thermal signatures and can also be used in demanding electromagnetic environments with disrupted satellite navigation.
Industrial scalability via design
The FV-014 is designed from the ground up for high-volume industrial mass production. Commercially proven and established components (wings, fuselage, etc.), a modular system design, combined with the use of standardised key components (warhead, ESAD, flight control, etc.) and digitally networked production lines enable short ramp-up times for series production with high quality. Modern manufacturing technologies – including automated assembly processes and additive manufacturing for selected components – shorten delivery times and increase availability even in the context of dynamic demand. This technological design enables the system to be quickly adapted to different production capacities while ensuring high reliability and reproducibility regardless of rapid technology cycles.
Technical data
| Type | Loitering munition/kamikaze drone |
|---|---|
| Mission spectrum | Target reconnaissance, target tracking, precise single or swarm attack, deployment in GNSS-denied scenarios. |
| Launch weight | approx. 20 kg with 6 kg payload |
| Range | up to 100 km (60 km data link range) |
| Flight duration | 70 minutes |
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Warhead |
approx. 5 kg HEDP (High-Explosive Dual Purpose) with a penetration capacity of more than 600 mm RHA, also effective against unarmoured targets and infrastructure |