Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
Overview

SNC’s airborne ISR (A-ISR) jet capability, RAPCON-X®, is designed to outpace modern peer and near-peer threats with high reliability, superior range, endurance and an operational envelope that enhances survivability. In its baseline configuration RAPCON-X is built on a current production commercial derivative aircraft (CDA), the Bombardier Global 6500, and engineered with a modular, open-architecture mission design.

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The aircraft delivers the adaptability, endurance and digital-first integration required for today’s contested environments. This open solution is scalable to any commercial jet or aircraft platform and has also been applied to the Challenger 650 and King Airs.

FASTER,

HIGHER,

LONGER.

Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
FEATURES

Quick-Reaction A-ISR

Provides a peer/near-peer, quick-reaction A-ISR capability for high-end threat environments
Delivers long-range, precision sensing and rapid target maneuvering for time-sensitive ISR missions
Enables multi-domain operations and analytics through SNC TRAX® integration
Supports turnkey COCO A-ISR service models or direct commercial sales for flexible deployment options

Rapidly Configurable

Modular, open-architecture mission design built for rapid reconfiguration and payload tailoring
Born-digital platform developed using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) to accelerate system integration and upgrades
Open-architecture solution with adaptable mission fairing and on-board/off-board processing for scalable mission payloads
Engineered with aircraft survivability equipment (ASE) and optimized for peer/near-peer environments
Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
FEATURES

Faster. Higher. Longer.

Operates above 45,000 ft mission altitude for survivability and deep-sensing standoff capabilities
Delivers more than 14 hours of endurance for persistent ISR coverage, pending configuration
Achieves >6,000 NM ferry range, enabling global mission deployment
Includes high-bandwidth BLOS and advanced SIGINT capabilities for real‑time intelligence transfer
Features modernized GATM/Next-Gen 2020-compliant avionics with short-field takeoff (6,500 ft MGW) and landing (2,300 ft) performance
Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
Mission Applications

Born Digital

RAPCON-X helps mission leaders maintain the advantage in an era where speed, precision and interoperability define operational success. It is a decisive asset for commanders who need persistent awareness, rapid targeting and global readiness.

Peer & Near-Peer ISR Operations

Conducts high-altitude, deep-sensing ISR in contested environments, supporting threat detection and situational awareness where lethality, range and speed are increasing
Supports persistent surveillance, over-the-horizon cueing and long-duration, stand-off operations with >14 hours of endurance
Modular, open-architecture design allows crews to tailor sensors and payloads within tight timelines, enabling fast shifts between mission profiles
Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
Mission Applications

Multi-Domain Intelligence & Targeting

A-ISR assets are pivotal in the kill chain against near-peer adversaries, delivering essential information for decision makers at every level
Enables coordinated intelligence across air, land and cyber domains through SNC TRAX® and real-time data links, supporting rapid targeting and mission decision cycles

Maritime & Border Security

Allows border security fleets to monitor borders and territorial waters, aids in rescue efforts during maritime emergencies, identifies environmental emergencies at sea and supports clean-up efforts
Advanced technical systems and modern surveillance sensors power more efficient monitoring and border security, significantly increasing operating time, multi-mission capability and transport capacity

Turnkey COCO & GOCO ISR Support

Designed for flexible deployment models, including contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) A-ISR, supporting rapid fielding and operational scalability

99%

Mission Readiness Rate

TLR 9

Operationally Fielded Solution

300+

A-ISR Platforms Missionized & Modified Commercial Derivative Aircraft
ADVANTAGES

Lead Systems Integrator

SNC is a trusted partner and Lead Systems Integrator (LSI), incorporating many of its signature design and integration capabilities into the aircraft, empowering mission processing, exploitation and dissemination to more quickly facilitate all-domain awareness. This team of experts brings the proven technology and pioneering mindset needed to innovate and upgrade at the speed-of-threat.

Experienced COCO & GOCO Partner

SNC’s contractor-owned, contractor-operated (COCO) and government-owned, contractor-operated (GOCO) ISR services include aircraft procurement, pilot services, flight and maintenance operations and logistics support at mobile and fixed sites.

Ready for Worldwide Deployment

As a self-contained, mission-ready, system-of-systems, RAPCON-X deploys globally without special support equipment, making it ideal for expeditionary and coalition missions. Its hardware and software are modular for rapid reconfiguration and deployment within as little as 24 hours.

Sierra Nevada Company (SNC) is a trusted leader in innovative, advanced technology solutions and open architecture integrations in aerospace and national security.
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