To meet specific weapons system and training requirements, unique augmentation and payload devices are often utilized. Typical payloads include vector and scalar scoring systems; radar cross-section enhancement devices, and various infrared and electronic countermeasures payloads (such as ALE-47 chaff and flare dispensing system).

To meet the needs of specific customers, Kratos Unmanned Systems Division designed a proprietary tow launching/reeling system. Kratos can also integrate customer-furnished tows payloads.

Kratos aerial target systems use a highly reliable launch solution that is based upon either Rocket Assisted Takeoff (RATO) or pneumatic launch techniques.

Our BQM-167A uses a zero length launch rail, single RATO bottle solution. A similar launch solution is used for the BQM-167i.

The combined transportation/launch trailer for the BQM-177A/i offers unmatched versatility by reducing handling during pre-flight operations, and providing improved portability - both of which are key concerns for the user community.  The dual RATO solution used by the BQM-177A/i further reduces pre-flight preparation by minimizing RATO alignment activity that is otherwise required with a single RATO launch solution.

The Kratos pneumatic launch solution is designed and manufactured for use with Firejet or other UAV systems of comparable size.

Kratos designs, manufactures, and/or integrates all required ground support equipment for each of our target drone platforms. Essential ground support equipment includes transportation trailers and maintenance carts, target test sets, ground control stations and launch equipment.

In each case, emphasis is placed on simplifying the operator interfaces, reducing maintenance times and ensuring overall reliability of the system for mission success.

Kratos recovery systems are optimized for reliability and minimizing overall cost of ownership. Kratos aerial target systems are recoverable on land and at sea, and include valuable features to minimize damage to the target drone upon recovery. All Kratos recovery systems include a reusable drogue and main parachute system. Given sufficient altitude, Kratos targets are capable of initiating recovery at any point in the flight envelope.