Which statement describes UAS Group 2?

Which statement describes UAS Group 2?

• A. Medium-sized, catapult-launched, recovered by nets and string poles
• B. Catapult-launched, recovers using landing gear, and some may be weaponized
• C. Medium to high altitude, extended range and endurance, operate beyond line of sight and lack of satellite communications
• D. Largest system, operate at high altitudes, greatest range and endurance, can operate beyond line of sight and lack of satellite communication

Answer: (A)

Group 2 UAS are mid-sized systems designed for use from small, austere sites. The defining feature is catapult launch combined with net and pole recovery, which lets the aircraft take off and land without a full runway or complex infrastructure. This setup fits systems that are larger than micro UAS but still compact enough for quick deployment in tactical environments, with modest endurance and payload compared with larger groups. Descriptions mentioning runway landings, weaponization, or long-range beyond-line-of-sight operations point to higher-group platforms, not Group 2. So the catapult-launch and net/pole recovery for a medium-sized air vehicle best describes UAS Group 2.

Group 2 UAS are mid-sized systems designed for use from small, austere sites. The defining feature is catapult launch combined with net and pole recovery, which lets the aircraft take off and land without a full runway or complex infrastructure. This setup fits systems that are larger than micro UAS but still compact enough for quick deployment in tactical environments, with modest endurance and payload compared with larger groups. Descriptions mentioning runway landings, weaponization, or long-range beyond-line-of-sight operations point to higher-group platforms, not Group 2. So the catapult-launch and net/pole recovery for a medium-sized air vehicle best describes UAS Group 2.