German Quantum Systems unveiled its PULSE P19 multirole light aircraft in C-UAS configuration, fitted with interceptor UAVs, laser-guided rockets, and gunpods.
Quantum Systems has pitched its optionally manned PULSE P19 turboprop aircraft in an airborne C-UAS configuration using interceptor UAVs, laser-guided rockets, and gunpods during the ILA 2026 exhibition held in Berlin.
PULSE P19 was initially developed as an optionally manned multirole aircraft, not so different from basic trainers/light attack aircraft in terms of configuration and role.
The recent use of light propeller aircraft, which are easy to operate and offer longer endurance than fighters, in C-UAS (Notably in Ukraine) has led Quantum Systems to pitch this new configuration, as well as its background on C-UAS with the STRILA interceptor UAV.
It is seen that the interceptor UAVs are carried on sextuple racks for high capacity. At the same time, laser-guided rockets (APKWS or FZ275 LGR) offer engagement against faster targets, and gunpods provide point-blank engagement.
PULSE P19’s endurance of 18 hours in unmanned configuration is also an advantage compared to other light aircraft-derived C-UAS aircraft, which usually span less than 10 hours due to being strictly manned.
It is also understood that PULSE P19’s C-UAS configuration will have integration with ground-based radars, which is the case for most interceptor UAVs using the feed for midcourse guidance before the optical seeker takes over.
Author: Kaan Azman
Editor:Özgür Ekşi
