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5 Introduction PeterDonaldsonwelcomesreaderstothelatesteditionoftheShephard
Unmanned Vehicles Handbook.
6 USdogfightoverunmannedvehicles IanKempexaminesthedebatewithinthePentagonoverthemanagement
ofmedium-andhigh-altitudeunmannedaircraftsystems.
13 Unmannedaircraft-inproduction Technicaldataandup-to-datespecificationsoncurrentproduction
unmannedaircraft(UA)aroundtheworld.TacticalandstrategicmilitaryandcivilUAareincluded.
47 Unmannedaircraft-indevelopment Unmannedaircraftthatareeitherintheirdevelopmentalstageand/or
undergoingflight-testingareincludedinthissection.
85 Aerialtargets Aerialtargets(AT)playasignificantroleinavarietyofmilitary
developmentandtrainingapplications.ThissectionlistsjetandpropellerdrivenATsalphabeticallybyname.
97 Micro/miniUA,UCAVsandLethalUA Thelatestperformancespecificationsformicro/miniunmanned
aircraft(MUA),unmannedcombatairvehicles(UCAVs)andlethalunmannedaircraft.
121 Aircraftpayloadsystems AsamplingofpayloadscurrentlyavailabletotheinternationalUAmarket.
Thesectionisdividedintocommunications,electro-optical,electronicwarfare,FLIR/thermalimaging,integratedandradarsystems.
143 Guidetosuppliers Keymanufacturers,suppliersandagenciesinvolvedwiththeproduction
andoperationofunmannedaircraft.Thequickreferenceproductguidestartsonpage186.
COVER:TheUSAirForcehasbeenconductingcombatmissionswiththeGeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystemsMQ-9ReaperinAfghanistansince25September2007.TheMQ-9wasdevelopedinresponsetotheGlobalWaronTerrorismtoprovideapersistenthunter-killercapabilityagainstemergingtargets. (USAF)
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ThepastyearhasseenUAVscontinuetoprovethemselvesoperationallyinIraqandAfghanistan,beingteamedwithmannedaviationassetssuchasarmedhelicopterspayingrealdividendsinthefightagainstterroristsandinsurgents,particularlyinthecounter-IEDbattle.Here,theUAVassensorandthehelicopterasshooterhasemergedasapowerfulcombinationofdogged,persistentsurveillanceandlethalfirepower.Israelioperatorsmightsmilewrylyatthis,sincetheyhavedevelopedtheirownveryeffectivetacticsusingthiscombinationinurbanenvironments.onelessonthathasemergedverystronglymightwellpassintomilitaryloreas‘whocontrolsthesensormustalsocontroltheshooter’.
TheUAVsystemsindustryhasalsoshownitsabilitytorespondrapidlytourgentrequirementsgeneratedbythewar.GeneralAtomics’newWarriorUAVs,adevelopmentofthesuccessfulPredator,arealreadymakingadifferenceinIraq,whiletheBAESystemsHERTIhasbeensuccessfullytriedonoperationsinAfghanistanaspartofProjectMorrigan,anefforttointegratethesystemanddeveloptactics,techniquesandprocedures.Thisvehicleintegratesacommercialgliderairframe,aRotax914engineandanadvancedautonomouscontrolsystem.ItflewforthefirsttimeinDecember2004asoneofsixnewUAVsBAEShasflownoverthelastfiveyears,demonstratingthepowerofrapidprototyping.
SuccesshasfuellednumerousUAVsystemprojectscontrolledandfundedbymanydifferentorganisationswiththeUSmilitary,provokingcallsforrationalisationandtheinevitableturfwarsasthoseorganisationsvieforhegemonyoverpowerfulnewcapabilitiesandcontrolofthebudgetsthatgowiththem.That’sbusinessasusualintheinternalpoliticsofmilitaryestablishments.Theexternalpoliticsofpublicacceptanceinthecivilianworldareofmoreimportancetothefuturedevelopmentoftheindustry.
onebigissuehereistheseeminglyage-oldstruggletogetUAVsacceptedintocivilairspace,ofwhichthecontrolledportionoccupiedbyairlinersisoddlybothmorecontroversialandlesstechnicallychallengingthantheuncontrolledairspacepopulatedwithsmallergeneralaviationaircraftincludinghelicopters.ThisisbecausetherequiredsenseandavoidcapabilityhastoresideintheUAVratherthantheinfrastructure.Practicalsenseandavoidtechnology,basedonexpertisedevelopedinanti-missiledefencesformilitaryaircraft,hasalreadybeendemonstrated,providinganopportunityfortheUAVsystemsindustrytotaketheleadinaviationsafetyifameanscanbefoundtoapplythetechnologyuniversally.
AnotheremergingpublicacceptanceissuerevolvesaroundpoliceuseofUAVsforsurveillance,especiallyintheUKwhichalreadyhasmoreCCTVcamerasthantherestofEuropeputtogether,accordingtotheDailyTelegraph.Thisfeedsintothelongrunningdebateaboutbalancingcivillibertieswiththefightagainstterrorismandcrime.Civilsuccesswilldependoninformedpublicconsent.
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TheUSGovernmentAccountabilityoffice(GAo)publishedareportinJuly2007entitledUnmanned Aircraft Systems: Advance Coordination and
Increased Visibility Needed to Optimize Capabilities.ThiswasthethirdGAoreporttoexaminetheacquisition
andoperationofUASbytheDepartmentofDefense(DoD)inaperiodof20monthsandthislevelofscrutinyisindicativeofthehugeinvestmentinthesesystemsbyeachoftheservicesfordeploymentintheGlobalWaronTerrorism.Thelatestreportnotes:“ongoingmilitaryoperationsinIraqandAfghanistanarebeingtransformedbynewintelligence,surveillance,reconnaissance(ISR),andstrikecapabilities,someofwhichhavebeenachievedthroughtheuseofunmannedaircraftsystems(UAS).”
InDecember2005theGAoreportedthatwhilecommanderswereexperiencingmissionsuccess“challengessuchasinteroperabilityandlimitedcommunicationsbandwidthwerehamperingjointoperationsorpreventingtimelyUASdeployment”.InApril2006theGAoreportedthatwhiletheDoD“continuestorequestfundstosupportserviceplansforacquiringUAS,itlacksaviablestrategicplantoguideUASdevelopmentandinvestmentdecisions”.
THREECLASSESOFUASFortheJuly2007reporttheGAowasasked“toevaluateDoD’seffortstointegrateUASintoongoingoperationswhileoptimizingtheuseofallDoDISRassets”.Thereport’sauthorscategoriseUASintothreeclasses:manportable,tacticalandtheatre.USforces,andtheirallies,engagedintheGlobalWaronTerrorismaresupportedbyISRUASplatformsthatareoperatedby:
▸ USintelligenceagenciessuchastheNationalSecurityAgency,theNationalReconnaissanceofficeandtheNationalGeospatial-IntelligenceAgencywhichprovideintelligencetovariousgovernmentorganisationsincludingtheDoDusingtheatreUAS.
▸ DoDassetsoperatingatthetheatrelevelwhichareoperatedandcontrolledbytheJointForcesAirComponentCommandertosupporttheprioritiesofthetheatrecombatantcommander.
▸ ManportableandtacticalUASwhichareflownindirecttacticalsupportofconventionalandspecialoperationsforcesfromthesquadtobrigadelevels.
▸ UASfieldedbytheJointImprovisedExplosiveDeviceDefeatorganizationforthespecificmissionofsupportingoperationstoidentifyandeliminateimprovisedexplosivedevices.
▸ AsmallbutgrowingnumberofmanportableandtacticalUASoperatedbyUSallies.
SUPPORTINdEMANdDemandforUASisgrowingatalllevels.DoDfundingforUASincreasedfromUS$363millioninFiscalYear2001to$2.23billioninFY07andtheDoDhasrequested$2.54billionforFY08.Fromfewerthan50UASin2000,theDoDinventorynumberedmorethan3,900aircraftinFebruary2007,mostofwhichweresupportingoperationsinAfghanistanandIraq.
ADoDofficialstatedinmid-April2007thatovertheprevious12monthsUAS,excludinghand-launchedsystems,hadflown‘wellover’160,000hoursinsupportofoperationsEnduring FreedomandIraqi Freedom,comparedwith100,000hoursovertheprevious12months.DespitethisastonishinggrowthincapabilitytheGAoreportnotesthattheDoDstilllackssufficientassetstomeetallrequestsfromcombatantcommanders.
Moreover,“DoD’sapproachtoallocatingandtaskingitsISRassets,includingUAS,hindersitsabilitytooptimizetheuseoftheseassetsbecauseitdoesnotconsiderthecapabilitiesofallavailableISRassets.”
TheUSCentralCommand(CENTCoM),responsibleforoperationsthroughoutSouthwestAsia,hasdevelopedprocedurestoensuretheservicescoordinatetheirplanspriortodeployingUAStoCENTCoM’stheatreofoperations.RecognisingtheneedtobetterplanandcontrolitsISRassets,theDoDhasrecentlycompleteda‘PersistentISRCapabilitiesBasedAssessmentStudy’.
TomitigatethechallengesinintegratingUAS,andotherISRassets,intocombatoperationsthereportmakesthreerecommendationsforexecutiveaction:
▸ EstablishDoD-widerequirementsforcoordinatingwiththecombatantcommandersinadvanceofbringingUASintothetheaterofoperations.
▸ DevelopaplanforcommunicatingthoserequirementsthroughoutDoD.
▸ Establishamechanismtoensuretheservicescomplywiththeserequirements.
AVOIdINGdUPLICATIONOFEFFORTChiefofStaffoftheUSAirForce,GeneralTMichaelMoseleypresentedamemorandumon5MarchtoseniordefenceofficialsproposingthattheUSAFbedesignatedtheexecutiveagency(EA)formedium-andhigh-altitudeUAS,whicharedefinedasanyUASoperatingat3,500feetabovegroundlevelandhigher.Twoyearsearlier,inJune2005,a‘TigerTeam’ofrepresentativesfromacrosstheservicesconcludedthatsuchanagencywasnotnecessarybutrecommendedthecreationofaUASCenterofExcellence;therecommendationwasapprovedandtheJointUASCenterofExcellencewasestablishedatCreechAirForceBase,Nevada.
TheexplosivegrowthinthedeploymentofUASintheaftermathof9/11hasledtoamultitudeofUAStypesbeingacquiredbyeachoftheservices.“Inlightofincreasingresourceconstraints,theServicesdonothavetheluxuryofduplicatingmultipleUAVprogrammeoffices,duplicatingmultipleindependenttrainingoperations,duplicatingmultiplelogisticsandmaintenanceoperations,duplicatingmultipleintelligencesupportfacilities,sustainingmultipleprocurementcontracts,etc.,”LieutenantGeneralDavidDeptula,USAF’sDeputyChiefofStaff,Intelligence,SurveillanceandReconnaissance,toldtheUSHouseofRepresentativesAirandLandForcesSubcommitteeinApril2007.GenDeptulasaidtheproposal
USdOGFIGHTOVERUNMANNEdVEHICLES
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logicalchoicetobetheEA,especiallyasthesystemsbeingdevelopedfortheotherservicesinthesecategoriesarederivativesoftechnologydemonstratorsinitiallyproducedandfieldedbytheUSAF.
TheUSAFproposalwasrejectedbyboththeArmyandNavy.TheacrimoniouswrangleoverthecontrolofUASiscomparabletointerservicefeudswhichoccurredintheUSandseveralothercountriesconcerningtheemploymentofnewtechnologyaftertheFirstWorldWaroverthe‘ownership’ofaircraftandfromthe1950sonwardsoverhelicopters.
DeputySecretaryofDefenseGordonEnglandon13SeptemberrejectedtheproposaltoformanEA,althoughheestablishedataskforcetoexamineareaswherecoooperationcanbeimprovedamongtheservicesanddirectedtheJointRequirementsoversightCounciltocoordinateUAStrainingandoperations.HealsoorderedthattheAirForcePredatorandArmyWarriorprojectsbe“combinedintoasingleacquisitionprogram,toincludeacommondatalink,inordertoachievecommondevelopment,procurement,sustainmentandtrainingactivities”.TheUSAFsaidsuchamovewouldresultinsavingsofabout10%.
SupportersofMoseley’sstanceandcriticsoftheArmy’sWarriorprojectcontendtheArmywillnotderivebestvaluefromtheUAS.TheArmyplanstofield11Warriorcompanieseachconsistingof12aircraftwithpayloads,fiveoSGCSunitsandsupportequipment.oneWarriorcompanywillbetaskedprimarilywithtrainingandtheotherswillbeaffiliatedtoeachoftheArmy’stenmanoeuvredivisions.
TheArmy’sstandardrotationcycleinvolvesoneunitpreparingforoperations,asecondunitdeployedon »
tocreateanEAwouldofferthreemajorbenefits:“Achievingefficienciesinacquisition;increasingwarfightingeffectivenessindesigninganoptimalmedium-andhigh-altitudeUAVconceptofoperations;andenhancingUAVinteroperabilitybydirectingcommon,synchronizedarchitectures,datalinks,radios,etc.”
RATIONALISINGPROCUREMENTSeveraleffortstorationaliseUASprocurementareunderway,suchastheprocurementoftheRQ-11BRavenBasacommonSmallUASbytheUSArmy,USMarineCorpsandtheUSSpecialoperationsCommandtoreplacetheRavenA,PointerandDragonEyeSUAS.AnotherwasthedecisionbytheUSMarineCorpstoreplaceitsRQ-2BPioneerTierIIIUASwiththeRQ-7BShadowwhichwasalreadyinservicewiththeUSArmy.
TheUSMC’sShadowswillbecontrolledbytheUSArmy’soneSystemGroundControlStation(oSGCS)whichtheArmyisacquiringtodirectallofitstacticalUnmannedAircraftSystems,includingtheHunter,ShadowandAirWarrior.GeneralMoseleybelievesthatmuchmorecanstillbedone.
Theprimaryfocusoftheexecutiveagencywouldbeonnear-terminvestmentsinprojectssuchastheUSAF’sMQ-1Predator,MQ-9ReaperandRQ-4GlobalHawk,theArmy’sMQ-1CWarriorandtheUSNavy’sBroadAreaMaritimeSurveillance(BAMS)system.AstheUSAFhasthemostexperienceindevelopingandfieldingmedium-andhigh-altitudeUAS,GenMoseleycontendsthatitisthe
» The US Marine Corps’ decision to acquire the RQ-7B Shadow as its Tier III UAS was a significant step toward rationalisation across the American UAS fleet. (USArmy)
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perationsandathirdunitrecoveringfromoperations.Thiswouldenabletheservicetomaintainthreecompanies,andpossiblyevenfouratastretch,onextendedoperations.
TheUSAF’soperationalconceptofusingstaticPredatoroperationsCenterslocatedintheUSAandsmallforwarddetachmentsenablestheservicetoemploymorethan80%ofitsPredatorfleet.
WhatevertheeventualfateofthestillrumblingEWproposal,theDoDisunderCongressionalandbudgetarypressuretorationaliseitsUASprojectsfromtoptobottom.
TheUASPlanningTaskForcewithintheofficeoftheUndersecretaryofDefenseforAcquisition,TechnologyandLogisticsisdevelopinganupdatedversionoftheUAS Roadmap lastpublishedinAugust2005.originallyscheduledtobepublished‘onoraboutAugust312007’,releaseoftheRoadmaphasslippedasaresultofthemanyissuestobeaddressed.TheRoadmapshouldmakeforveryinterestingreading.∞
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» US Air Force leaders argue that its experience with UAS such as the new MQ-9 Reaper make it the logical service to be the Executive Agency for medium-and high-altitude UAS throughout the DoD. (USAF)
SYSTEMSPRoDUCTIoNUNMANNEDAIRCRAFTInreflectingchangesinterminologyconcerningtheunmannedaviationsector–ledbytheUSA–thissectionsamplesmostoftheunmannedaircraft(UA)systemsthatarecurrentlyinafullrateofproduction,aswellasthoseatalowrateofproductionworldwide.EntriesarearrangedalphabeticallybyUAname.
Note:Inaccordancewiththecurrentthinking,ballisticorsemiballisticvehicles,cruisemissilesandartilleryprojectilesarenotconsideredtobeUAsystemsandthereforearenotincluded.
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Use(s):ISTARtrainerUAV.ManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticsDefenseSystemsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:11hp2-Stroke106cc.dimensions:Length2.56m,Height0.96m,Wingspan4mWeight:MToW40kg,Maxpayload8kgPerformance:speed100kt;endurance4hr;ceiling10,000ft;missionradius150kmPayload:Capableofcarryinganypayloadupto8kg.datalink:LoSupto150km.Guidance/Tracking:UMASavionics.RealtimeUAVandPayloadcontrol,fullautonomousnavigationandinflightprogrammablenavigation.Launch:Conventionalwheeled,AToLoptional.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled,AToLoptional.StructureMaterial:compositeGroundControlStation:Variousconfigurations:NoAVGCS–generic
interchangeableworkstationsforinternalpilotsandpayloadoperators/LRS–minimizedcontrolstationwithfullUAVandPayloadcontrol.
AEROSKY
Use(s):AISR–AerialIntelligenceSurveillanceandReconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticsDefenseSystemsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:15hp2-stroke150ccdimensions:Length3.05m,Height1.1m,Wingspan4.5mWeight:MToW70kg,Maxpayload18kgPerformance:speed100kt;endurance5hr;ceiling10,000ft;missionradius150kmPayload:Capableofcarryinganypayloadupto18kg.datalink:LoSupto150km.Guidance/Tracking:UMASavionics.RealtimeUAVandPayloadcontrol,fullautonomousnavigationandinflightprogrammablenavigation.Launch:Conventionalwheeled,AToLoptional.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled,AToLoptional.StructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:Variousconfigurations:
GCS-genericinterchangeableworkstationsforinternalpilotsandpayloadoperators/LRS-minimisedCSwithfullUAVandpayloadcontrol,enablesrangeextensionforGCSopsdeployment/RPCS(levelIIIRVT).
AEROSONdE4
Use(s):Environmentalobservations,TacticalSurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:AerosondePtyLtd,adivisionofAAICorporation.AAICorporation,USA,AustraliaandUSAPowerplant:24ccHtype1kWunleadedpetrolFuelinjected.dimensions:Length2.1m,Height0.6m,Wingspan2.9m,Rotordiameter0.5m,Fuselagelength1.4mWeight:Emptyweight9kg,MToW15kg,Maxpayload5kgPerformance:speed40-60kt;endurance>24hr;ceiling>6000m;missionradius>1000mPayload:EoorIRstandard.datalink::LoSand/oriridiumsatellitecommunications.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousunderbasecommandLaunch:Autonomouslaunchvia10gcatapultorcartoplaunch.Recovery:Autonomousormanualbelly
landing.StructureMaterial:compositeSystemComponents:Stagingbox,personalcomputer,GPSandradioantenna.ElectricalPower:Upto75wavailableforpayload.GroundControlStation:AAIoneSystemGroundControlStation.
AEROSTAR
Use(s):AISR–AerialIntelligenceSurveillanceandReconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticsDefenseSystemsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:Zanzottera498ia38hpdimensions:Length4.5m,Height1.2m,Wingspan6.5mWeight:MToW250kg,Maxpayload50kgPerformance:speed110kt;endurance<12hr;ceiling18,000ft;missionradius200nmPayload:Capableofcarryinganypayloadupto50kg(VISINT,CoMMINT,etc)multiplepayloadcapability.datalink:LoSupto200km.Guidance/Tracking:UMASavionics.RealtimeUAVandPayloadcontrol,fullautonomousnavigationandinflightprogrammablenavigation.Launch:Conventionalwheeled,AToLoptional.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled,AToLoptional.StructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:Variousconfigs:GCS-genericinterchangeableworkstationsforinternalpilotsandpayloadoperators/LRS-minimisedcontrolstationwithfullUAVandpayloadcontrol,enablesrangeextensionforGCSopsdeployment/RPCS(levelIIIRVT).
ALO
Use(s):reconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition,firedetectionandmonitoringManufacturerandCountry:InstitutoNacionalDeTecnicaAeroespacial(INTA),SpainPowerplant:6.5CVdimensions:Length1.75m,Wingspan3.03mWeight:MToW20kg,Maxpayload6kgPerformance:speed200kphPayload:TVorFLIRGuidance/Tracking:pre-programmedLaunch:launcherRecovery:parachute
APId55
Use(s):Civil:Aerialphotography,forestfireassessment,environmentalmonitoring,powerlineinspection,searchandrescue,borderpatrolandday/nighttrafficsurveillance.Military:EW,surveillance,targetacquisitionanddesignation,andordnancesurvey.ManufacturerandCountry:CybAeroAB,SwedenPowerplant:HirthE18H41kWGasoline,sepoilinj.22-stroke2-cyl,water-cooled.dimensions:Length3.20m,Height1.20m,Rotordiameter3.30mWeight:Emptyweight95kg,MToW150kg,Maxpayload55(incl.fuel)kgPerformance:speed48kt;endurance6hr;ceiling9800ft;missionradius27nm;endurancespeed32ktPayload:optionalcustomisedpayloadcontrolsystem.datalink:operationalradius(max).27nmiles(50km;31miles).Guidance/Tracking:Vehiclestabilisedandnavigatedbyadvanced,self-containedFCS-52flightcontrolsystem.Positioningandself-navigationviapre-programmedwaypoints,whichcanbealteredduringflight.Fullyautonomousmodeorsemi-manuallyoperatedbyjoystick.Launch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:Titanium,Aluminium,Glass&carbonfibre.ElectricalPower:12–24Valternators.Back-uppowerbatteries.GroundControlStation:GraphicaluserinterfaceandoptionalcustomizedPayloadControlSystem.Bothsystemsarenormallyhousedinthetransportvehiclebutcanbeoperatedatanydesiredlocation.
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Use(s):day/nightreconnaissance,battlefieldsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:Xi’anASNTechnologyGroup,ChinaPowerplant:37.3kWHS-7004cylinder,twostrokepistonenginedimensions:Length3.8m,Height1.4m,Wingspan6mWeight:MToW222kg,Maxpayload50kgPerformance:speed210kph;endurance4-8hr;ceiling6,000mPayload:varietyofoptionalmissionpayloadsincludingphotographiccamera,IR,TV,detectivetargetlocatingandartilleryshootingadjustmentsGuidance/Tracking:flightcontroland
flightpathmanagementsystemLaunch:rocketbooster,zerolengthlaunchRecovery:parachute
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Use(s):reconnaissance,surveillance,observation,lawenforcementandothersManufacturerandCountry:YamahaMotorCoLtd,JapanPowerplant:21hpgasolineandoilmixture(50:1)246cc,liquidcooled,2-strokehorizontalopposeddimensions:Length3.63m,Height1.22m,Rotordiameter3.11m,Fuselagelength2.75mWeight:MToW85kgPerformance:endurance1.5hrPayload:attitudesensors(geomagneticazimuthsensor,threeratedgyros,threeaccelerometers),commsmodem,RTKtypeGPSdatalink:spreadspectrumcommsGuidance/Tracking:autonomousprogrammode,operationdialoguemode,stickinputmodeandautoreturnmodeLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
BAT3
Use(s):Shortrangesurveillance,AerialmappingManufacturerandCountry:MLBCompany,USAPowerplant:hpgasoline23cc,2-strokeenginedimensions:Length4.5ft,Height1.5ft,Wingspan5ftWeight:MToW15to20lbPerformance:endurance6hrPayload:Automaticallysteeredturretw/visibleandIRvideocameras.Digitalstillcameramountedinwing.datalink:900MHZspreadspectrumGuidance/Tracking:MLBflightcontrollerwithGPSandIMU.Fullyautonomousflightguidance.Launch:AutonomouslaunchusingbungeepoweredcatapultRecovery:AutonomouslandingonwheelsStructureMaterial:Kevlar,carbonfiber,foam,epoxySystemComponents:MLBflightcontrolavionicsandgroundstationsystem
ElectricalPower:LithiumIonBatteriesGroundControlStation:MLBsuitcasesizedgroundstationwithpointandclickmovingmapinterface.
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BLUEHORIzONII
Use(s):SurveillanceandreconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:E.M.I.T.AviationConsultantsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:WAE-34225hp2-strokeenginedimensions:Length3.2m,Wingspan6m,Fuselagelength3.2mWeight:Emptyweight84kg,MToW180kg,Maxpayload37kgPerformance:speed130kt;endurance17hr;ceiling18,000ft;endurancespeed70ktPayload:Eo(day/night)Guidance/Tracking:autonavigationLaunch:launcherorwheeledRecovery:parachuteorwheeled(tailhook)StructureMaterial:composite/carbon-fibreElectricalPower:28v200W
BLUEYE
Use(s):MilitarymappingandcivilianapplicationsManufacturerandCountry:BlueBirdAeroSystemsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:2-strokeenginedimensions:Length1.7m,Width37cm,Wingspan4.5mWeight:55kgPerformance:Range50km,endurance9hrPayload:15kg,day/IRstabilisedpayload,photogrammetricpayloadGuidance/Tracking:FullyautonomousLaunch:WheeledRecovery:WheeledStructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:BackpackGCU,videotracking
BORdEREAGLE
Use(s):Low-altitudeborderandperimetermonitoringUAV.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:2-6hpSingleorTwin-cylinderpistonengine.dimensions:Length1.75m,Height0.48m,Wingspan3.1mWeight:Emptyweight9kg,MToW15kg,Maxpayload4kgPerformance:endurance3(>)hr;ceiling3000m;range30-160kphPayload:IntegratedDynamicsGSP-100Day/NightTVcamera.on-boardvideorecorder.Missioneventrecordingstillcameramodule.Combinationsofpayloadsmaybecarriedandactivatedasrequired.datalink:UHF/L/SBand.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:optionsforID-AP4/ID-APZ2000/ID-APZ6000DigitalAutopilotswithnavigationandstabilitymodules.Tracking
&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodulewithsoftwaregraphicsinterfacedisplay.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:Wheeledorparachute.StructureMaterial:Allcomposite.SystemComponents:AirVehiclesx4;StabilizedDaylightcamerapayloadsx4;GroundControlStation(GSE);AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS);FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS);GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDCLi-PoorLi-Ionbatteries.GroundControlStation:Portable,smallvehiclemounted.
CAMCOPTERS-100
Use(s):Surveillanceandreconnaissance,targetacquisitionanddesignation,communicationsrelay,precisiondelivery,aerialsurvey.Landandseaoperations.ManufacturerandCountry:SchiebelElektronischeGeraeteGmbH,AustriaPowerplant:55hpAVGas100LL.293ccRotaryEngine.dimensions:Length3.09m,Height1.04m,Rotordiameter3.4mWeight:Emptyweight220lb,MToW440lb,Maxpayload110lbPerformance:speed120kt;endurance6(with55lbpayload)hr;ceiling18,000ft;missionradius150km;endurancespeed55ktPayload:Universalpayloadmountallowsforawidevarietyofpayloads-Eo/IR’laserdesignationandgroundpenetratingradar.datalink:C-bandGuidance/Tracking:DGPS/INSLaunch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.StructureMaterial:Carbonfibre.SystemComponents:2AVs(AerialVehicles),1GCS(GroundControlStation).ElectricalPower:500W@28VDCGroundControlStation:2network-basedmissionplanning/controlandpayloadworkstations,trackingantenna,UHFbackupantenna,GPSreferencemodule,PCU(PilotControlUnit),CUBE.
CL-289
Use(s):Surveillanceandreconnaissance,targetdetectionandlocalisation,targetclassificationandidentification,strikedamageassessment.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecuritySystems/MilitaryAirSystems,GermanyPowerplant:1xBMWRolls-Royce(KHD)T117hp1100N,turbojet.dimensions:Length3.48m,Wingspan1.32mWeight:Emptyweight127kg,MToW240kg,Maxpayload30kgPerformance:speed740km;ceiling125-5000m;endurancespeed740ktPayload:DaylightopticalcameraZeissKRb8/24Dand/orIR-LinescannerSATCorsaire.datalink:Real-timedownlinkforIR-Images,removablecommandandcontroldatalink(forflighttrainingonly).Guidance/Tracking:Pre-programmed;autopilotnavigationwithINS/GPS,terrainfollowing.Launch:Boosterrocketfromtruck-mountedzero-lengthramp.Recovery:Parachuteandairbag.GroundControlStation:MobileGCSformissionplanning,mapvisualisation,digitalrealtimeimageexploitation,additionalcommandandcontrolstationwithdatalinktothedroneforflighttraining.
COBRA
Use(s):ConceptandpayloadtestplatformManufacturerandCountry:RaytheonCompany,USAPowerplant:DA-15016.5hpgasolineAir-cooled,2-cycle,2cylinderopposeddimensions:Length9.33ft,Height3.08ft,Wingspan10.16ftWeight:Emptyweight55lb,MToW105lb,Maxpayload27lbPerformance:speed95kt;endurance3+hr;ceiling12,000+ft;range55-60kt;endurancespeed45-50ktPayload:Variabledatalink:MicrohardMHX-910Guidance/Tracking:MotorolaM12GPSLaunch:RunwayRecovery:RunwayStructureMaterial:CarbonandglasscompositeElectricalPower:SullivanGenesys500WattGroundControlStation:Raytheonmulti-vehiclecontrolsystems(MVCS),CloudCapPiccolo(eitherorboth)
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COYOTE
Use(s):Surveillance,monitoring,research.ManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedCeramicsResearchInc.(ACR),USAPowerplant:HackerElectric.955RPM/Volt.dimensions:Length0.79m,Height0.4mWeight:Emptyweight5.4kg,MToW6.4kg,Maxpayload1.36kgPerformance:endurance1.5hr;ceiling9,144(MSL)m;missionradius20nm;endurancespeed102kphPayload:SonyIX-1AorFLIRPhotondatalink:1.0WattUHFDataModem.Guidance/Tracking:GPS/DGPS/INS.Launch:StandardA-SizeSonobuoyTube.Recovery:Expendable.StructureMaterial:Aluminum/CarbonFiber.SystemComponents:CoyoteAV,ACS.ElectricalPower:16AHLithium-PolymerRecharge-ablePack.GroundControlStation:AirborneControlStation(ACS).
CRECERELLE
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition,ECM.ManufacturerandCountry:SAGEMSA(SAFRAN),FrancePowerplant:26hp1xpistonenginedimensions:Length2.75m,Height0.71m,Wingspan3.30mWeight:Emptyweight45.4kg,MToW150kg,Maxpayload35kgPerformance:speed135kt;endurance>5hr;ceiling3,500m;missionradius80kmPayload:SAGEMCyclope2000IRLS;FLIR;EW/ECMdatalink:TTLradiocommanduplink,real-timevideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:pre-programmed;RFandGPSnavigation(AVpositionbetterthan10mCEP)Launch:catapultfromtrailer-mountedzero-lengthlauncherRecovery:parachuteorbellyskidlandingStructureMaterial:compositeGroundControlStation:
Internal4or2workstations(missionplanning,management,missionmonitoring)with2flatscreens(mousetrackball,keyboard).Externalcontainer:standardISo.20x15x10ft(HxWxD)19inchrackcontainers.Mobile
d-1E
Use(s):Magneticsurveytosupportminingandotherprojects.ManufacturerandCountry:DaraAviationInc,USAPowerplant:Fuji50CCdimensions:length79in,span129in,height28inWeight:76lbPerformance:12hron3.5galunleadedfuel,maxaltitude4,500ftPayloads:8lb,magneticsurveyorsystemdatalink:900Mhz,RFmodemGuidance/Tracking:GPSandDynonAvionicsAutopilotAP-1
Launch:Cartoplauncher.Recovery:Conventionallandingviamanualmode.StructureMaterial:CompositeandfibreglassGroundControlStation:DA-GS-2
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d-1G
Use(s):UsedprimarilyforatmosphericpollutionsurveysManufacturerandCountry:DaraAviationInc,USAPowerplant:Fuji50CCdimensions:length69in,span129in,height20inWeight:74lbPerformance:Upto3hron0.5galunleadedfuel,maxaltitude4,000ftPayloads:30lbofatmosphericandelectronicequipment,locatedin
nosesectionandmidfuselagedatalink:900Mhz,RFModemGuidance/Tracking:GPSandDynonAvionicsAutopilotAP-1Launch:cartoplauncherRecovery:ConventionallandingviamanualmodeStructureMaterial:CompositeandfibreglassGroundControlStation:DA-GS-2
EAGLE1
Use(s):MediumAltitudeLongEnduranceStrategicUAVManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefence&SecuritySystems/MilitaryAirSystems,FrancePowerplant:Rotax914115hpdimensions:Length9,3m,Wingspan16.6mWeight:MToW1250kg,Maxpayload250kgPerformance:speed112kt;endurance24hr;ceiling25,000ftPayload:Eo/IRpayload,SAR/MTI,MPR(MaritimePatrolRadar),LaserDesignatorpayloads,SATCoM,voicerelayandnewgenerationMissionControlCentres.datalink:SATCoM+LineofSightGuidance/Tracking:GPS/INSLaunch:wheeled,AutomaticTakeoffRecovery:wheeled,AutomaticLandingStructureMaterial:composite
E-HUNTER
Use(s):mediumaltitude,longenduranceUAVsystem,surveillance,reconnaissance,targetacquisition,artilleryadjustmentand/ormissionsbasedoncustomerfurnishedpayloadsManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:68hpdual,4stroke,2cycledimensions:Length7.52m,Wingspan15.24mWeight:MToW954kg,Maxpayload114kgPerformance:speed106kt;endurance25hr;ceiling6,000m;range200kmPayload:MoSP(TVandIRcombi)and/orcustomerfurnishedpayloadsdatalink:Huntercontrolanddatalinksubsystems,directLoSand/orUAVairbornedatarelayforbeyond-line-of-sightdatalink,dualreal-timecommanduplink,dualreal-timedataandvideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:real-timepayloadandUAVcontrol,GPS
basedinterruptableairbornemissioncontroller,autonomousreturnondatalinkloss.AdvanceduniversalUAVmissiongroundcontrolcentre(compatiblewithallMALATsystems)andremotevideoterminals.Launch:wheeledtake-offRecovery:wheeledlanding
FALCO
Use(s):PersistentSurveillance(HomelandSecurity,PeaceKeepingandPeaceEnforcing).ManufacturerandCountry:GalileoAvionicaS.p.A.,ItalyPowerplant:UAVEngines75hpdimensions:Length5,25m,Height1,80m,Wingspan7,20mWeight:MToW420kg,Maxpayload70kgPerformance:speed140kt;endurance8-14hr;ceiling5,000mPayload:Eo/IR,Laserdesignator,SAR,MaritimeSurveillanceRadar,ESM,NBCsensors,hyperspectralsensor.datalink:Functionofconfiguration.Guidance/Tracking:ManualorAutomatic.Launch:ConventionalAutomaticSToLorPneumaticLauncher,dependingonconfiguration.Recovery:ConventionalAutomaticSToLorParachuterecovery.StructureMaterial:CompositeAluminiumAlloy,CarbonFibre.ElectricalPower:Functionofconfiguration.GroundControlStation:MadebyGalileoAvionica.
FULMAR
Use(s):Medium-range,longendurancereconnaissancesystem.ManufacturerandCountry:AerovisionVehiculosAereosS.L.,SpainPowerplant:dimensions:Length1.2m,Height0.5m,Wingspan3mWeight:MToW20kg,Maxpayload8kgPerformance:endurance8hr;ceiling2000m;missionradius800km;range100kphPayload:EoandvideoGuidance/Tracking:Fullyautomatic.Launch:Catapult.Recovery:Skidlandingonlandorwater.
GLOBALHAWK(RQ-4)
Use(s):Highaltitude,longenduranceISR.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation,USAPowerplant:Rolls-RoyceAE3007HTurbofan.lbdimensions:Length14.5m,Height4.6m,Wingspan39.9mWeight:MToW14,628kg,Maxpayload1360kgPerformance:endurance36hr;ceiling60,000ft;endurancespeed310(TAS)ktPayload:Raytheon:SyntheticApertureRadar,Electro-optical,Infrared.datalink:KuSATCoM,CDLLoS.Guidance/Tracking:UHFSATCoM/LoS,INMARSAT.Launch:wheeledRecovery:wheeledStructureMaterial:Mainfuselageisstandardaluminium,semi-monocoqueconstruction.SystemComponents:Morethanhalfthesystem’scomponentsareconstructedoflightweight,high-strengthcompositematerials,includingitswings,wingfairings,empennage,enginecover,engineintake,andthreeradomes.ElectricalPower:25KVAGroundControlStation:Launch&RecoveryElement,MissionControlElement.
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HERMES180
Use(s):ISTAR(BrigadetoDivisionlevel)ManufacturerandCountry:ElbitSystemsLtdUAVDivision,IsraelPowerplant:UEL38hpgasolinerotaryenginedimensions:Length3.47m,Wingspan6m,Fuselagelength4.43mWeight:MToW195kg,Maxpayload32kgPerformance:speed105kt;endurance>10hr;ceiling15000ft;missionradius100nmPayload:Eo,IRandLaserdesignator,SARGMTIdatalink:LoSGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousormanualflightLaunch:dualsystem-catapultand/orrunwayRecovery:dualsystem-parachuteandairbagand/orrunwayStructureMaterial:fullycompositeGroundControlStation:Internal:2interchangeableworkstationscomprising1xsituation&1xobservationdisplay,stick,mouse,trackball&keyboard.
External(container):2.19x2.23x4.38m(HxWxL)S-820shelter(mobile).Weight:2.8tonnes.
HERMES450
Use(s):ISTAR,SIGINT,Commrelayandother(DivisiontoCorplevel)ManufacturerandCountry:ElbitSystemsLtdUAVDivision,IsraelPowerplant:UEL52hprotaryenginedimensions:Length6.1m,Wingspan10.5mWeight:MToW450kg,Maxpayload150kgPerformance:speed95kt;endurance>20hr;ceiling18,000ftPayload:dualcapability(Eo,IRandLaserdesignator,SAR,GMTIandother)datalink:LoSand/orSatellitecommGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousormanualflightLaunch:preparedandsemipreparedrunwaysRecovery:preparedandsemipreparedrunwaysorparachuteStructureMaterial:fullycompositeElectricalPower:1.6kWGroundControlStation:Internal:2interchangeableworkstationscomprising
1xsituation&1xobservationdisplay,stick,mouse,trackball&keyboard.External(container):2.19x2.23x4.38m(HxWxL)S-820shelter(mobile).Weight2.8tonnes.
HERON/MACHATz1
Use(s):mediumaltitudeandlongenduranceUAVsystemsurveillance,reconnaissance,targetacquisition,artilleryadjustmentand/ormissionsbasedoncustomerfurnishedpayloads.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:100hp4cycle,4cylinderwithturbochargedimensions:Length8.5m,Wingspan16.6mWeight:MToW1,150kg,Maxpayload250kgPerformance:speed125kt;endurance40-50hr;ceiling7,750m;range200kmPayload:customerfurnishedpayloads,EL/M2022MaritimePatrolRadarand/orIAIelectro-opticalTV/IRpayloaddatalink:directline-of-sightdatalinkand/orUAVairbornedatarelayforbeyond-line-of-sightdatalink,dualrealtimecommanduplink,singlerealtimedataandvideodownlinkGuidance/
Tracking:realtimepayloadandUAVcontrol,GPSbasedinterruptableairbornemissioncontroller,fullautonomousflight,autonomousreturnondatalinklossorendofmissionprogram.AdvanceduniversalUAVmissiongroundcontrolcentreandremotevideoterminals.Launch:wheeledtake-offRecovery:wheeledlanding
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HERTI
Use(s):AerialSurveillance&ReconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:BAESystems,UKPowerplant:RoTAX914F115hpAv97/unleaded.Prop,4cylinder,4stroke.dimensions:Length5.1m,Height1.7m,Wingspan12.6mWeight:MToW500kg,Maxpayload150kgPerformance:speed120kt;endurance24hr;ceiling>20,000ft;missionradius1500kmPayload:ICE–Eo,IR,SAR,Video.datalink:Duplexvehicle/systeminformationlinkplusindependentdupleximagerydatalink.Guidance/Tracking:DifferentialGPS.Launch:Wheeledfrompavedorgrass.(Feasibilityraillaunchtestcomplete)Recovery:Wheeledontopavedorgrass.StructureMaterial:Glassfibre/composites.ElectricalPower:Dualredundantpowergensystem.
GroundControlStation:MissionManager,ImageExtractionManager.
HORNETMK-V
Use(s):Surveillance/AerialtargetUAV.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:22hpTwin-cylinderengine.dimensions:Length2.95m,Height0.89m,Wingspan3.87mWeight:Emptyweight25kg,MToW60kg,Maxpayload15kgPerformance:endurance4hr;ceiling5,000ft;range132-240kphPayload:Upto4smokeflares.Upto6infra-redflares.Combinationsofflaresmaybecarriedandactivatedasrequired.Surveillance,real-timecameramodule,acousticandDopplerradarMDI.Systempayloadsmaybemixedandmostcarriedsimultaneously.datalink:UHF/L/SBands.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:IFCS-6000IntegratedFlightControlSystem.Tracking&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodule
withsoftwaregraphicsinterfacedisplay.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:Wheeledorparachute.StructureMaterial:Composites.SystemComponents:AirVehiclesx4;GroundControlStation(GSE);AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS);FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS);GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDCGroundControl
Station:Portable,vehiclemounted.
HUMA-1
Use(s):Shortrangemultipurposesystem.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDefenseSystems,PakistanPowerplant:22BHPtwocylindertwostrokeenginedimensions:Length0.7885m(2ft7in)(notincludingshockdamper),Height4.4m(14ft5in),Wingspan3.7535m(12ft4in)Weight:MToW130kg(286lb)Performance:maximumspeed180km/hr,range500km,endurance5-6hr,cruisealtitude9,842ft,endurance,operationalradius58kmPayload:20kg(44lb)datalink:Real-timevideotransmissionsystemGuidance/Tracking:GPSbasedautopilotingsystemwithreturnhomemodeincaseofGPSlossLaunch:RocketboosterassistedRecovery:ParachutelandingStructureMaterial:Compositestructure
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HUNTER
Use(s):Tactical-closerangeUAVsystem,surveillance,reconnaissance,targetacquisition,artilleryadjustmentand/ormissionsbasedoncustomerfurnishedpayloadsManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:68hpdual,4-stroke,2-cylinderdimensions:Length6.90m,Wingspan8.90mWeight:MToW727kg,Maxpayload114kgPerformance:speed110kt;endurance12hr;ceiling4,500m;range100-200kmPayload:MoSP(TV&IRCombi)and/orcustomerfurnishedpayloadsdatalink:fullycompatiblewithHuntercontrolanddatalinksubsystems,directline-of-sightdatalinkand/orUAVairbornedatarelayforbeyond-line-of-sightdatalink,dualreal-timecommanduplink,dualreal-timedataandvideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:real-timepayloadandUAVcontrol,GPSbasedinterruptableairbornemissioncontroller,autonomousreturnondatalinkloss.AdvanceduniversalUAVmissiongroundcontrolcentreandremotevideoterminals.Launch:fullyautomaticwheeledtake-offorrocketassistedtake-offRecovery:fullyautomaticwheeledlanding,emergencyparachute
HUNTER(MQ-5B)
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillanceandtargetacquisition,battledamageassessment,andstrikecapabilitiesManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation,USAPowerplant:NorthropGrumman–APL55hpJP-8(HFE)3-cylinderinlinepiston,880cc(twoeach)dimensions:Length7.01m,Height2.16m,Wingspan10.44m,Rotordiameter1.36mWeight:Emptyweight659kg,MToW886kg,Maxpayload226.8(fuel+payload)kgPerformance:speed110(Dash)kt;endurance21.3(withEo/IRpayload)hr;ceiling18,000+(aboveMSL)ft;missionradius250+(inrelaymode)km;endurancespeed60-80ktPayload:Tamam’s770mm/3dGenFLIREo/IRMoSP.Demonstratemorethan40payloadsforDoDcustomersincludingcommunicationsrelay;SIGINT,ELINT,CoMINTcollectorsandjammers;NBCdetectionsensors;SAR/MTI;andnon-lethalandlethalmunitions.datalink:LoSdatalink(C-bandorcustomerspecific)plusairbornerelay.Guidance/Tracking:GPSandLN-251inertialnavigation.Launch:Currentlywithexternalpilot.DifferentialGPSauto-takeoffandlandingsystem(ATLS)underdevelopmentforfutureintegration.Recovery:DifferentialGPSauto-takeoffandlandingsystem(ATLS)isunderdevelopmentforfutureintegration.StructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:3KWavailableforpayloads.GroundControlStation:USArmyoneSystemGCS.
I-GNAT
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillance,communicationsrelay.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystemsInc.(GA-ASI),USAPowerplant:Rotax914hpTurbo.dimensions:Length19ft,Wingspan42ftWeight:Emptyweight900lb,MToW1,650lb,MaxpayloadInternal:200lb,External:300lbPerformance:speed125kt;endurance40+hr;ceiling30,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,datalinkrelay,ESM.datalink:C-BandLoS.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnatedbi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
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I-GNATER
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition/designation,weaponsdelivery,communicationsrelay,EW,SIGINT.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystemsInc.(GA-ASI),USAPowerplant:Rotax914.Turbo.dimensions:Length27ft,Wingspan55ftWeight:Emptyweight1,250lb,MToW2,300lb,MaxpayloadInternal:450External:300lbPerformance:speed120kt;endurance40hr;ceiling25,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,Hellfiremissiles,
communicationsrelay.datalink:C-bandLoS,Ku-bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnated.bi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
JASOOSII
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,damageassessmentandvariouscivilapplicationsManufacturerandCountry:SATUMA,PakistanPowerplant:22-35hpgasoline2-cylinder,2-strokeenginedimensions:Length3.59m,Wingspan4.92mWeight:MToW125kg,Maxpayload20-30kgPerformance:speed130kph;endurance4-5hr;ceiling10,000ftPayload:Eo,customerfurnisheddatalink:real-timedoubledatalinkGuidance/Tracking:remotecontrol/pre-programmedautonomousnavigationLaunch:wheeledRecovery:wheeledStructureMaterial:compositesElectricalPower:12V,700WGroundControlStation:3console,truckmounted
KESTRELII
Use(s):reconnaissanceandsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:Chung-ShanInstituteofScienceandTechnology,TaiwanPowerplant:LimbachL275Eunleadedgasoline+5%lubricationoildimensions:Length4m,Wingspan5mWeight:MToW120kg,Maxpayload25-30kgPerformance:speed70-100kt;endurance5hr;ceiling8,000ftPayload:gimballedCCDcameraGuidance/Tracking:autopilot-remotecontrolequipment,GPS,cameraLaunch:conventionalwheeledRecovery:conventionalwheeled
KINGFISHER1
Use(s):FlightelementoftheUAVExperimentationSystem(UES-Multi-UAVresearchandexperimentationsystem);S&RExperimentation;TUAVConopsandArchitecturedevelopment.ManufacturerandCountry:BAESystemsAustralia,IntegratedAutonomousSystems,AustraliaPowerplant:DesertAircraftDA-15012.3kWgasolineHorizontallyopposed2-stroke.dimensions:Length3.73m,Wingspan4.23mWeight:MToW66kg,Maxpayload1–12kgPerformance:speed80kt;endurance2hr;missionradius30km;range55–80kt;endurancespeed55ktPayload:Modular,interchangeablemissionpayloadsincludingEo;Eo/LRF;flightcontrolsensors;DGPS,IMU,PitotStatic;DNP(DDFNodeProcessor).datalink:Air-Ground(control/telemetry)spreadspectrumUHFradiomodem.Air-Air(Experimentation)WirelessLAN.Guidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomoustake-offandlanding;fullyautonomousnavigation,guidanceandcontrolduringflight;pre-programmedandin-flightupdateablewaypoint.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:Wheeled.StructureMaterial:Fibreglass,aluminium,carbonfibreandplywood.ElectricalPower:Battery,provisionforalternator/generator.GroundControlStation:CoTSPC-based,conformstoISRManagementSystem(IMS)architecture.
KINGFISHER2
Use(s):FlightelementoftheUAVExperimentationSystem(UES-Multi-UAVresearchandexperimentationsystem);S&RExperimentation;TUAV/MALEConopsandTUAV/MALEArchitecturedevelopment.ManufacturerandCountry:BAESystemsAustralia,IntegratedAutonomousSystems,AustraliaPowerplant:UELAR74-102538hpRotary.dimensions:Length4.20m,Wingspan4.23mWeight:MToW130kg,Maxpayload30kgPerformance:speed95kt;endurance4hr;missionradius50+km;range60–95ktPayload:Modular,interchangeablemissionpayloadsupto30kg;includingCoTSgimballedEo/IRturret(12inch);Eo/LRF;flightcontrolsensors;DGPS,IMU,PitotStatic;DNP(DDFNodeProcessor),SNP(SLAMNodeProcessor);Mini-ESMpayload(BAESystemsdevelopment)datalink:Air-Ground(control/telemetry)spreadspectrumUHFradiomodem(optionalredundantsystem).C-Bandplanned.Air-Air(Experimentation)WirelessLAN.Guidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomoustake-offandlanding;fullyautonomousnavigation,guidanceandcontrolduringflight;pre-programmedandin-flightupdateablewaypoint.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:Wheeled(wheelbrakes).StructureMaterial:Aluminium,carbonfibreandplywood.ElectricalPower:Batteryandalternator/generator.GroundControlStation:CoTSPC-based,conformstoISRManagementSystem(IMS)architecture.
KzO
Use(s):Targetlocalisation,reconnaissance,damageassessmentManufacturerandCountry:RheinmetallDefenceElectronicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:24kW2stroke,2pistonengine,pusherpropellerdimensions:Length2.25m,Height0.9m,Wingspan3.42mWeight:MToW161kg,Maxpayload35kgPerformance:speed220kph;endurance>3.5hr;ceiling(ASL)3,500m;missionradius100+km;endurancespeed150kphPayload:Upto35kg(IRcamera(12m)),3axisstabilisationplatform,derotationdatalink:J-Band,highlyjamresistantGuidance/Tracking:DL-Rho/Theta,GPS,mapmatching,pre-programmedautonomouswithin-flightredirectionLaunch:Rocketboosterfromtruck-mountedcontainerRecovery:ParachuteandairbagStructureMaterial:RadarandIRstealthdesignandmaterialGroundControlStation:3workstationswithmapandvideodisplay,recorderfordataundvideo,connectiontoH.Q.
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LUNA
Use(s):Surveillance,reconnaissanceandtargetacquisitionandlocationinrealtime.ManufacturerandCountry:EMT,GermanyPowerplant:5kW2-cylinder2-strokefuelinjection.dimensions:Length2.36m,Height0.87m,Wingspan4.17mWeight:MToW<40kgPerformance:speed70kph;endurance4hr;ceiling3,500(ISA)m;missionradius80kmPayload:3-axistiltablesensorplatformwithcolorzoomandIRvideocameras,forwardlookingpilotcolorvideocamera.optional:Datalinkrelaypayloadforbeyondline-of-sightreconnaissance,Mini-SARsensor.datalink:Controlandvideo/telemetryinrealtime,jammingresistant.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousGPSwaypointnavigation,manualflightmode,provision
forautonomousreturntobase.Launch:Bungeecatapult.Recovery:Autonomousnetorparachutelanding.StructureMaterial:Glassfibrecomposite.ElectricalPower:Batterybackedgenerator.GroundControlStation:Modulardesigntofitinanyvehicleorcontainer.
MANTA
Use(s):Surveillance,Monitoring,Research.ManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedCeramicsResearchInc.(ACR),USAPowerplant:3W5.5(@6800RPM)hp100:1Gasoline(87octaneMoGAS)/oilPre-Mix.2CylinderBoxer,2Stroke.dimensions:Length1.9m,Height0.7m,Wingspan105inWeight:Emptyweight20.4kg,MToW27.7kg,Maxpayload6.8kgPerformance:enduranceUpto9hr;ceiling4,870(MSL)m;missionradius20nm;endurancespeed148kphPayload:Eo/IRGimbalorHyperspectral.datalink:1.0WattUHFDataModem.Guidance/Tracking:GPS/DGPS/INS.Launch:RollingTake-offorCatapultLaunch.Recovery:WheeledorSkidTypeGear.StructureMaterial:FibreGlass.SystemComponents:RailLauncher,iGCS,Air
Vehicle,TrackingAntenna.ElectricalPower:2XBA5590/U.GroundControlStation:ACRiGCS.
MUKHBAR
Use(s):MediumRangeTacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,damageassessmentandvariouscivilapplicationsManufacturerandCountry:SATUMA,PakistanPowerplant:120cc2cylinder,2strokegasolineenginedimensions:Length2.87m,Wingspan3.56mWeight:MToW40kg,Maxpayload5kgPerformance:speed120kph;endurance1.5hr;ceiling7,000ftPayload:Eo,customerfurnisheddatalink:RealtimedoubledatalinkGuidance/Tracking:Remotecontrol/pre-programmedautonomousnavigationLaunch:WheeledRecovery:WheeledStructureMaterial:CompositesElectricalPower:12V,100WGroundControlStation:3console,truckmounted
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NEPTUNE(RQ-15)
Use(s):MilitarytacticaloperationsoverlandorwaterManufacturerandCountry:DRSUnmannedTechnologiesInc,USAPowerplant:AVgas/Mogasdimensions:Length6ft,Height20in,Wingspan7ftWeight:MToW140lb,Maxpayload20lbPerformance:speed85kt;endurance4hr;ceiling8,000ftPayload:DRSGS-207twoaxisstabilisedEo/IRgimbaldatalink:DigitalS-BanduplinkandL-BanddownlinkGuidance/Tracking:GPSNavigationLaunch:zerolengthpneumaticlauncherRecovery:AutonomousparachuterecoverylandorwaterStructureMaterial:CarbonFibreCompositeElectricalPower:24VDCGroundControlStation:Portablecomputerterminalinterfacedwiththecommunicationsmodule,anoptionalAVhand
controller,andthepayloadcontroller.otherconfigurationsareavailableasacustomeroption.
NIGHTINTRUdER300
Use(s):reconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition,battledamageassessmentandartilleryadjustmentManufacturerandCountry:KoreaAerospaceIndustriesLtd,RepublicofKoreaPowerplant:UAVEnginesAR801R38.8kWRotaryenginedimensions:Length4.8m,Height1.47m,Wingspan6.4mWeight:Emptyweight215kg,MToW290kg,Maxpayload45kgPerformance:speed185kph;endurance6hr;ceiling15,000ft;missionradius>200km;endurancespeed120-150kphPayload:Eo/IRoranypayloadtomeetcustomerrequirementsdatalink:adjustablefrequenciesinC-band&UHF,digitaldatalinkwithencryption&anti-jammingGuidance/Tracking:Pre-programmedorremotecontrol,autonomousreturnondatalinkloss,GPSLaunch:
wheeledtake-offorhydropneumaticrailRecovery:wheeledlandingorparafoilStructureMaterial:composite
NISHANT
Use(s):battlefieldsurveillance,reconnaissanceandtargetacquisitionManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticalDevelopmentEstablishment(ADE),IndiaPowerplant:pusherpropellersystemdrivenbyICenginedimensions:Length4.6m,Height1.2m,Wingspan6.5mWeight:Emptyweight252kg,MToW350kg,Maxpayload60kgPerformance:speed180kph;endurance4hr;ceiling4kmPayload:Electro-opticvisible/IRsensorandlaserrangefinderongimbalplatform,minipanoramicfilmcamera,ESMsensorsdatalink:Microwave,digitalGuidance/Tracking:Manual/autonomousLaunch:mobilehydro-pneumaticshortlengthlauncherRecovery:parachuteornetStructureMaterial:composite
PCHELA-IT
Use(s):battlefieldsurveillance,EWManufacturerandCountry:ASYakovlevoKB,RussiaPowerplant:32hp1xSamara(SKBM)P-032pistonenginedimensions:Length2.78m,Height1.10m,Wingspan3.25mWeight:MToW138kg,Maxpayload70kgPerformance:speed97kt;endurance2hr;ceiling3,000m;missionradius60kmPayload:daylightTVcamera;IRLS;EWjammerdatalink:radiocommanduplink;real-timevideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:remotecontrolLaunch:containerlaunchbyrocketboostfromvehicle-mountedrailRecovery:parachute
PHOENIX
Use(s):battlefieldsurveillance,targetacquisitionandartilleryfireadjustmentManufacturerandCountry:BAESystems,UKPowerplant:1xTTLWAE34225hppistonenginedimensions:Length3.76m,Height1.67m,Wingspan5.50mWeight:Emptyweight157.2kg,MToW209.2kg,Maxpayload52kgPerformance:speed86kt;endurance>4hr;ceiling3000m;missionradius50kmPayload:turret-mountedIRinventralpoddatalink:maintainsatwo-wayusingJbandfrequenciesGuidance/Tracking:flightcontrolbycommandedautonomousmanoeuvresLaunch:truck-mountedpneumatic/hydrauliccatapultRecovery:parachuteandimpact-absorbingairbagStructureMaterial:GRPconstructionSystemComponents:AV,GCS,GDT,launchvehicle,recoveryvehicleandforwardmaintenancefacility
PIONEER(RQ-2B)
Use(s):tacticalcloserangeUAVsystem,surveillance,reconnaissance,targetacquisitionandartilleryadjustment,battledamageassessmentManufacturerandCountry:PioneerUAVInc,USAPowerplant:SachsSF2-35026hp1xpistonenginedimensions:Length4.26m,Height1.2m,Wingspan5.11mWeight:MToW203kg,Maxpayload45kgPerformance:speed95kt;endurance6hr;ceiling3,660mPayload:Wescamday/nightsensor12DS,IAI-TamamMoked200AdaylightTVcameraor400CFLIR,chemicalandminedetectionpayloadsdatalink:radiocommanduplink,nearreal-timeimagery/datadownlinkGuidance/Tracking:real-timepayloadandUAVcontrol,autonomousflight,autonomousreturnondatalinklossLaunch:runwayorrocketassisted(RATo),pneumaticlauncher(truckmounted)Recovery:wheeledlandingwithtailhookandarrestingcableornet(forshipboardoperation),CARS-equipped
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PREdATOR(MQ-1)
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition/designation,weaponsdelivery,communicationsrelay,SIGINT.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystemsInc.(GA-ASI),USAPowerplant:Rotax914hpTurbo.dimensions:Length8.23m,Height1m,Wingspan14.84mWeight:Emptyweight1,250lb,MToW2,300lb,MaxpayloadInternal:450lbExternal:300lbPerformance:speed120kt;endurance40hr;ceiling25,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,SIGINT,Finder,Hellfiremissiles,Stinger.datalink:C-bandLoS,Ku-bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnatedbi-directionalgraphite
skinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
PREdATORB(MQ-1B)
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition/designation,weaponsdelivery,communicationsrelay,EW,SIGINT.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystemsInc.(GA-ASI),USAPowerplant:HoneywellTPE331-10TkWTurboprop.dimensions:Length36ft,Wingspan66ftWeight:Emptyweight3,700lb,MToW10,500lb,MaxpayloadInternal:800lbExternal:3,000lbPerformance:speed240kt;endurance30+hr;ceiling50,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,ESMmaritimesurfacesearchradar,communicationsrelay,ELINT,Hellfiremissiles,GBU-12laserguidedbombs,GBU-38JDAM.datalink:C-BandLoS,Ku-bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.
Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnatedbi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
PROSPECTOR
Use(s):ISR,Communications,EW.ManufacturerandCountry:TeledyneBrownEngineering(underlicencefromRheinmetallDefenceElectronics,Germany),USAPowerplant:24kW2-Stroke,2-cylinderengine,pushpropeller.dimensions:Length2.3m,Height0.9m,Wingspan3.4mWeight:MToW161kg,Maxpayload35kgPerformance:speed125kt;endurance6hrdatalink:J-BandGuidance/Tracking:DL-Rho/Theta,GPS,mapmatching,pre-programmedautonomouswithin-flightredirection.Launch:CatapultorRocketAssist.Recovery:Parachute/AirBagStructureMaterial:CompositewithRadarandIRstealthdesign.GroundControlStation:CompatiblewithUSGCS/TCSandNATosystems.
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PW2UNMANNEdAERIALVEHICLE
Use(s):All-weatherrecinnaissanceandsurveillance,artilleryfireassist,datarelay,environmentalmonitoring,scientificresearch.ManufacturerandCountry:ChinaNationalPrecisionMachineryImport&ExportCorp.(CPMIEC),Chinadimensions:Weight:MToW210kg,Maxpayload30kgPerformance:endurance6-7hr;ceiling4,600m;missionradius200km;endurancespeed140-160kphdatalink:Real-timeflightstatetelemetryandimagesignaltransmission.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous,plusGPSmode.Launch:Rocketassistedfromlauncher.Recovery:Parachute.SystemComponents:UAV,launcher,transportationvehicle,GCS,additionalgroundsupportequipment.
RANGER
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissanceandsurveillance,artilleryfireadjustment,targetacquisition.ManufacturerandCountry:RUAGAerospace,SwitzerlandPowerplant:1xGobler-HirthF-3131.5kWAvgas100LLpistonenginedimensions:Length4.61m,Height1.13m,Wingspan5.71mWeight:MToW285kg,Maxpayload45kgPerformance:speed130kt;enduranceupto8hr;ceiling15,000ft;missionradiusupto180kmPayload:Differentpayloadconfigurationsavailablesuchas:TV,FLIR,combiTV/FLIRwithandwithoutlaserdesignator,commsrelay.datalink:Jam-resistantmicrowaveband(primary)andUHF-Band(secondary)uplink;real-timesecuredvideoandtelemetrydownlink.Guidance/Tracking:Pre-programmed,
autonomousordirectcontrol,GPS/INSnavigation.Launch:Hydropneumaticcatapult(airtransportabletrailerortruckversion).Recovery:Fullyautomatedskidlandingongrassorconcreterunway(wheeledgearoptional),parachuteforemergencyrecovery.StructureMaterial:Fullycomposite.SystemComponents:UAV,launcher,GCS,RCT,MRS(optional).ElectricalPower:2x1000W
RMAXTYPEII
Use(s):paddycultivationtasks,chemicalsprayandremoteagriculturalsensingManufacturerandCountry:YamahaMotorCoLtd,JapanPowerplant:21hpgasolineandoilmixture(50:1)246CC,liquidcooled,2-strokehorizontalopposeddimensions:Length3.63m,Height1.08m,Rotordiameter3.11mWeight:Emptyweight58kg,Maxpayload30kgPerformance:endurance1hrPayload:GPSdatalink:manualflightcontrolwithYACSGuidance/Tracking:threefibre-opticgyroscopesandthreeaccelerometerslinkedtoon-boardcomputerregulatingthreedimensionsLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
RPH2A
Use(s):observationManufacturerandCountry:FujiHeavyIndustriesLtd,JapanPowerplant:83.5hp2-strokeenginedimensions:Length5.3m,Height1.8mWeight:MToW330kg,Maxpayload100kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling2000mPayload:Two-axisgimbaledcamera:Electro-optical(Eo)orInfrared(IR)cameradatalink:VHFandS-banduplink,S-banddownlinkGuidance/Tracking:autonomousflight(pre-programmedflight),overriddenhoveringcommand,manualflight,ReturnToBase(RTB)modeandFullyautomatedtake-off/landingLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLGroundControlStation:FlightPlanning/RouteMonitoringStation,UAVControlStation,CameraController,GroundDataTerminalandPortableControlUnit
SCANEAGLE
Use(s):Landorsea-basedlong-enduranceintelligence,surveillanceandreconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:BoeingandTheInsituGroup,USAPowerplant:3W-Modellmotoren3W-241kWunleadedautogasolineSingle-cylinder,two-stroke,spark-ignited,loop-scavengedpistonenginedimensions:Length1.2m,Height0.5m,Wingspan2.9mWeight:Emptyweight11.1kg,MToW15.4kg,Maxpayload4.3kgPerformance:speed122kph;endurance>15hr;ceiling5,000m;range104km;endurancespeed86kphPayload:25:1zoomvideoorfixed-zoomIRcameraininertially-stabilized,fullpanandtiltturret.Multipathnetworkcommunicationnodalradio.datalink:Digitaluplink/downlinkGuidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomous,D-GPSnavigationfromlaunchtoretrievalLaunch:Autonomouslaunchvia12gcatapult;orvehicleroofrackRecovery:Autonomousrecoveryviapatented“Skyhook”wingtiprope-snag;orbellylandingStructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:60Wattspoweravailableforadditionalpayloads.GroundControlStation:Laptop-basedgroundcontrolsystem
SEARCHERMKII
Use(s):tactical-operationalmulti-payloadUAVsystem,surveillance,reconnaissance,targetacquistionandartilleryadjustmentManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:73hprotaryenginedimensions:Length5.85m,Wingspan8.55mWeight:MToW426kg,Maxpayload100kgPerformance:speed108kt;endurance15hr;ceiling6,090mPayload:MoSP(TVandIRCombi)orSAREL/M2055orcustomerfurnishedpayloadsdatalink:directline-of-sightdatalinkand/orUAVairbornedata-relayforbeyond-line-of-sightdatalink,dualreal-timecommanduplink,singlereal-timedataandvideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:real-timepayloadandUAVcontrol,GPSbasedinterruptableairbornemissioncontroller,autonomousreturnondatalinkloss.AdvanceduniversalUAVmissiongroundcontrolcenter(compatiblewithallMALATsystems)andremotevideoterminalsLaunch:wheeledtake-offRecovery:wheeledlanding
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SEASCAN
Use(s):LandorSea-BasedLong-EnduranceSurveyandSurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:InsituInc.,USAPowerplant:kW2-strokepistonengine.dimensions:Length1.2m,Height0.5m,Wingspan2.9mWeight:Emptyweight12kg,MToW18kg,MaxpayloadUpto6kgPerformance:speed63kt;endurance>15hr;ceiling5000m;missionradius1500km;range104kph;endurancespeed50ktPayload:25:1zoomvideoorfixed-zoomIRcameraininertially-stabilized,fullpanandtiltturret.Multipathnetworkcommunicationnodalradio.datalink:Digitaluplink/downlink.Guidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomous,D-GPSnavigationfromlaunchtoretrieval.Launch:Autonomouslaunchvia12gCatapult;orCarTopLauncher.Recovery:Autonomous
recoveryviapatented“SkyHook”wingtiprope-snag;orbellylanding.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:Aircraft,pneumaticSuperWedgelauncher,SkyHookretrievalsystem,GCSwithoptionalmodulesincludingvideoexploitationanddistribution,antennaswithautomatictracking,andothercommunicationsenhancements.ElectricalPower:80Wattspoweravailableforadditionalpayloads.GroundControlStation:Laptop-basedgroundcontrolsystem.
SEEKERII
Use(s):real-timereconnaissance,targetlocationandacquisition,artilleryfirecorrection,ELINTmissionsManufacturerandCountry:DenelAerospaceSystems,SouthAfricaPowerplant:50hp1xpistonenginedimensions:Length4.43m,Height1.30m,Wingspan7mWeight:Emptyweight165kg,MToW275kg,Maxpayload50kgPerformance:speed120kt;ceiling6,000mPayload:daylight3CCDcolourcamerawith36xzoom;thermalimagingcamera;electronicsurveillancefrequencyrangeis0.5to18GHz,airtrafficradiodatalink:C-bandradiocommandlinkwithUHFbackup;real-timeimagery/datadownlinkGuidance/Tracking:remotecontroland/orpre-programmed;autonomous‘return-to-base’provision;radartracking/INS/differential
GPSnavigationLaunch:wheeledtake-offstandardRecovery:wheeledlandingandarresterwireGroundControlStation:Internal:3xworkstations=2xscreens,trackball,keyboardandjoystick,instrumentation,electronicmapandvideowindow.External:(Mobile)MCU=2470x2350x4450mm(HxWxD).Environmental=-15to+50degreesC.Weight=3500kg.
SHAdOW200(RQ-7B)
Use(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:AAICorporation,USAPowerplant:UELAR-741rotary,38hp,AVGASdimensions:Length11.2ft,Wingspan14ftWeight:MToW375lb,Maxpayload45to60lb(dependingonmissionprofile).Performance:Maximumspeed110kt,loiterspeed60-70kt,endurance5-7hr,ceiling15,000ft,datalinkrange125kmPayload:Eo/IR/Laserspotter(TamamPoP-300)datalink:LoS:FrequencyS-band,UHFandC-band.Guidance/Tracking:IMU/GPSnavigationsensorsLaunch:Hydropneumaticrail(noexternalpilotrequired).Recovery:Automatic(wheeled),noexternalpilotrequired.StructureMaterial:Variouscompositematerials.SystemComponents:oneSystemGround
ControlStation,LoSdatalink,Shadowairvehicles,payloads,portablegroundcontrolstation,remotevideoterminals,andautomaticlaunchandrecoveryhardware.ElectricalPower:+28vdcinairvehicle,120vacforgroundequipmentGroundControlStation:AAI’soneSystemGroundControlStation.
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SHAdOW400
Use(s):reconnaissance,observation,targeting,surveillanceManufacturerandCountry:AAICorporation,USAPowerplant:AR741rotary,38hp,AVGASorMoGASdimensions:Length(12.5ft)3.82m,Height(3.7ft)1.12m,Wingspan(16.8ft)5.15mWeight:Emptyweight(324lb)147kg,MToW(465lb)211kg,Maxpayload30kgPerformance:Maxspeed100kt;endurance5hr;ceiling11,000ft(3,657m);datalinkrange200km;loiterspeed65-75ktPayload:Eo/IR-SARoranypayloadtomeetcustomerrequirementsdatalink:LoS:FrequencyC-bandandUHFGuidance/Tracking:GPSandverticalgyroplusback-uptrackingviaR/FrangingandantennapointingLaunch:HydropneumaticrailorwheeledorRAToRecovery:Netorwheeled
StructureMaterial:VariouscompositematerialsElectricalPower:+28vdcinairvehicle,120vacforgroundequipmentGroundControlStation:AAI’soneSystemGroundControlStation.
SHAdOW600
Use(s):Reconnaissance,observation,targetingandsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:AAICorporation,USAPowerplant:UELAR-801rotary,52hp,AVGASorMoGASdimensions:Length(15.7ft)4.8m,Height(3.7ft)1.12m,Wingspan(22.4ft)6.83mWeight:Emptyweight(456lbs)206.8kg,MToW(585lb)265.4kg,Maxpayload(91lb)41kgPerformance:Maxspeed108kt,endurance12-14hr;ceiling(16,000ft)4,877m;maxdatalinkrange200km;loiterspeed75ktPayload:Eo/IR-SARoranypayloadtomeetcustomerrequirementsdatalink:LoS;FrequencyC-band,UHFGuidance/Tracking:GPS&VerticalGyroplusback-uptrackingviaR/FrangingandantennapointingLaunch:WheeledRecovery:WheeledStructureMaterial:
VariouscompositematerialsElectricalPower:+28vdcforairvehicle,120vacforgroundequipmentGroundControlStation:AAIMissionPlanningControlstation(MPCS)
SKYEYE(R4E-50ANdR4E-100)
Use(s):Multimissioncapabilitiessuchaspersistantsurveillance,reconnaissance(day/night)targetacquisition,artillerycorrection,damageassessmentandcloseairsupportprecisionStrike.ManufacturerandCountry:BAESYSTEMS,USAPowerplant:UEL(R4E-50)50(R4E-100)98hp(R4E-50)(R4E-100)mogas,avgas.Rotary.dimensions:Length(R4E-50)161in,Height(R4E-50)48in,Wingspan(R4E-50)240inWeight:Emptyweight(R4E-50)540lb,MToW(R4E-50)780lb,Maxpayload(R4E-50)135lbPerformance:speed(R4E-50)90kt;endurance(R4E-50)8hr;ceiling(R4E-50)15,000ftPayload:Multiplepayloadcapabilitytomeetspecificmissionrequirements,L3WescamMX-14standard,weightandspaceavailableforcustomerdefinedpayloads.datalink:RF
commandlink(jam-resistantoptional),real-timevideo/telemetrydownlink.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousnavigationorremotecontrol.Launch:Pneumatic/hydrauliccatapult.Recovery:Guidedparafoil,Conventional(skidlandinggear),Unguidedparachute.StructureMaterial:Graphite/Kevlar/fiberglass/honeycomb.SystemComponents:Aircraft,GroundControlStation,4ftX6fttrackingantenna,launcher.ElectricalPower:(R4E-50)1.5kW(R4E-100)3.0kWGroundControlStation:(R4E-50)truckmountedS-280shelter,(R4E-100)HMMWVmountedshelter.
SKYLYNXII
Use(s):Multimissioncapabilitysuchaspersistantandtacticalreconnaissance(day/night,SAR/MTI),surveillance,targetacquisition,andtargetdesignation.ManufacturerandCountry:BAESystems,USAPowerplant:UAVEnginesLtd-AR74138hpgasoline/oilpremix(heavyfuelvariantindevelopment).Capabilityforotherenginesdimensions:Length13.9ft,Height3.3ft,Wingspan18.4ftWeight:Emptyweight205lb,MToW330lb,Maxpayload70lbPerformance:endurance16hr;ceiling18,000ft;missionradius120nm;range45-110ktPayload:Multiplepayloadcapabilitytomeetspecificmissionrequirements.Eo/IRwithrangefinderordesignatoraswellasSARorothermissionspecific.datalink:LoSdatalinkwithTCDLcapability.Guidance/Tracking:IntegratedGPS/inertialnavigationsystem/rangeandbearingmeasurementbyGroundDataTerminal.Launch:Wheeledtake-offorcatapultlaunch.Recovery:Wheeledconventionallandingorunderpowered/steerableparafoil.StructureMaterial:Carbon-fibreandfibreglassepoxycomposite.SystemComponents:Aircraft;GCS;GDT;launcher(optional);groundsupportequipment(enginestarter,fueler/defueler,etc).ElectricalPower:900W(1500Woptional).GroundControlStation:STANAG4586LevelofInteroperability(LoI)5compliant.
SNOWGOOSE(CQ-10A)
Use(s):Cargo,Communications,ISR.ManufacturerandCountry:MistMobilityIntegratedSystemsTechnologyInc.(MMIST).,CanadaPowerplant:Rotax914UL84kWAvgas-100LLTurbochargedflat-fourengine–drivingathreebladecompositespusherpropeller.dimensions:Length:2.90m,Height:1.50mWeight:Empty:340kg,MToW608.7kg,Maxpayload260kgPerformance:speed32.39kt;endurancegroundlaunch:17hr.AirLaunch:15hr;Maxceiling7,630m;missionradiusMax450(ZeroWindConditons)kmPayload:Eo/IRcamera;Lineofsightcommunicationsrelay;Meteorologicalsensingunit;Windsondedispenser;SecurityLoudspeaker;FMradiobroadcast,amongstothers.datalink:SATCoMforBLoSRFforLoS.Guidance/Tracking:FullyAutonomousFlight-GPS/SatelliteCommunication.Launch:Airlaunchedfromvarioustransportaircraft.orgroundlaunchedfromaHMMWVorlogistictrailer.Fourairvehiclescanbedeployedin-flightfromoneC-130.Recovery:Fullyautonomouslandingsoverawidevarietyofunpreparedsurfaces.StructureMaterial:AluminiumAirFrame;CompositeCowlingsSystemComponents:AirVehicle;GroundLaunchandAirLaunchParachutes;Ancillariespackage,Initialsparespackage,ShippingContainers.ElectricalPower:BasicAV:800Watts.·.Upgrade:1500Watts.GroundControlStation:TheFlightplanisprogrammedonanindustry-standardlaptopcomputerwithmapunderlayanduploadedintotheAGUbeforelaunchorviatheSATCoMdatalink.
SOJKAIII/TVM3.12
Use(s):TacticalreconnaissanceandsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:VTULaPVoPraha,CzechRepublicPowerplant:AR74-118028kWgasolinedimensions:Length3.8m,Height1.1m,Wingspan4.5m,Fuselagelength2.5mWeight:Emptyweight97kg,MToW145kg,Maxpayload25kgPerformance:speed210kph;endurance4.5hr;ceiling4,000m;missionradius100km;endurancespeed160kphPayload:3xdaylightTVcamerasanddigitalcassettevideorecorderdatalink:real-timevideoandtelemetrydownlinkGuidance/Tracking:remotecontroland/orpre-programmed;INSandGPSnavigationLaunch:rocketboostfromvehicle-mountedlauncherRecovery:bellyskidand/orparachuteStructureMaterial:fibreglassfuselage,carboncompositewingandtailunitElectricalPower:alternator550W/900W(withrotaryengine)
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SPARROW
Use(s):ISR,situationalawareness,forceprotectionadsecurity.ManufacturerandCountry:E.M.I.T.AviationConsultsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:gasoline2cylinder,2strokeenginedimensions:Length2.14m,Wingspan2.44mWeight:MToW45kg,Maxpayload12kgPerformance:speed100kt;endurance6hr;missionradius>20(omniant.)>120(directionalant.)kmPayload:Day/nightEodatalink:2RFcommanduplinks,real-timedataandvideodownlink(encription)Guidance/Tracking:Pre-plannedwaypointswhichcanbeoverridden,preprogrammedandresumedinflightautoreturntolaunchpoint.Launch:Catapult/pneumaticRecovery:Parachute,buoyStructureMaterial:Composite/carbonfibreElectricalPower:28V,300W
GroundControlStation:Portablemini-GCS
SPERWER
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition.ManufacturerandCountry:SagemDéfenseSécurité,FrancePowerplant:65hp2-strokeenginedimensions:Length3.5m,Wingspan4.2mWeight:MToW330kg,Maxpayload45kgPerformance:speed90kt;endurance6+hr;ceilingupto15,000ft;missionradiusupto180kmPayload:orientablestabilizedline-of-sightpayloadincludingIRandCCDcamera,SAR(option),ESM/ELINT(option).datalink:Real-timedigitalvideo,J-band15GHz–Transponder/IFFmode3CandVHFATCradio.Guidance/Tracking:Pre-programmed,INSandGPSnavigation.Launch:Compressedaircatapult.Recovery:Parachuteandairbags.StructureMaterial:
Composite(carbonfibre)aluminium,titanium.SystemComponents:Aircraft,GroundControlStation,GroundDataTerminal(housingthedigitaldataradiolinkterminal),catapultlauncher.GroundControlStation:Internal:3workstations(missionplanning,missionmonitoring,payloadcontrol).
SR200
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:RotomotionLLC.,USAPowerplant:121ccPremiumgasoline.2-Strokedimensions:Length3,050mm,Height780mm,Rotordiameter3,000mmWeight:Emptyweight22kg,Maxpayload(Dependingonoptions)50kgPerformance:endurance4hrGuidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomous.Launch:VToLRecovery:VToL
VECTORP
Use(s):TacticalFireMonitoring,Search&Rescue,RangeControl,PrecisionAgriculture,BorderPatrol,Training&Development.ManufacturerandCountry:IntelliTechMicrosystemsInc.,USAPowerplant:7.5hpGas/oilmix.2-strokeengine.dimensions:Length2.5m,Wingspan2.6mWeight:Emptyweight23kg,MToW34kg,Maxpayload11.3kgPerformance:speed100kt;endurance6hr;ceiling10,000ftPayload:VariousEo/IR,comm.Relay,etc.datalink:900MHz,2.4GHz(typ.).Guidance/Tracking:GPS.Launch:Rollingtake-off.Recovery:Conventionalwheellanding.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:18.5+/-4VDC@2.5amps12Ah.
VECTOR/SHAdOWMK-1
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:22hpTwin-cylinderpistonengine.dimensions:Length2.95m,Height0.89m,Wingspan5.2mWeight:Emptyweight55kg,MToW90kg,Maxpayload25kgPerformance:endurance6hr;ceiling12,000ft;range75-208kphPayload:IntegratedDynamicsGSP-4AFSurveillance,real-timecameramodule,experimentalmissionpayloads.Systempayloadsmaybemixedandmostcarriedsimultaneously.datalink:UHF/L/SBands.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:IFCS-7000IntegratedFlightControlSystem.Tracking&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodulewithsoftwaregraphicsinterfacedisplay.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:Wheeledorparachute.StructureMaterial:Composites.SystemComponents:AirVehiclesx4;GSP-4AFday/nightEopayloadsx4;GroundControlStation(GSE);AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS);FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS);GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDCGroundControlStation:Portable,vehiclemounted.
VIGILANTE502
Use(s):VToL,reconnaissance,targetacquisition,selfprotection,commsrelayManufacturerandCountry:SAIC,USAPowerplant:Rotax914turbo115hpavgas4-cylindervee,4-stroke,turbocharged,electronicignitiondimensions:Length19.9ft,Height8ft,Rotordiameter23ft,Fuselagelength19.9ftWeight:Emptyweight650lb,MToW1,100lb,Maxpayload230lbPerformance:speed117kt;endurance7hr;ceiling12,000ft;missionradius210nm;range70kt;endurancespeed50ktPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,ESM,searchandrescuepackage,hyperspectral,NBCandattackpackagedatalink:redundant900MHzand2.4GHzTCDLoptionGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomouspre-programmedwaypointsorpilotdirectedusingDGPS/INS,autonomousreturntobasecapabilityLaunch:VToLautoRecovery:VToLautoStructureMaterial:compositeandsteeltubeElectricalPower:5Kw
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VIKING100
Use(s):TheexpendableMAKoUAVissuitedtofulfillmanymissionrequirementsrangingfromreconnaissancetopayloaddelivery.ManufacturerandCountry:L-3BAIAerosystems,USAPowerplant:16hpGas/oilmix.150cc2-stroke.dimensions:Length8ft,Wingspan12ftWeight:Emptyweight105lb,MToW150lb,Maxpayload20lbPerformance:speed65kt;endurance6-8hr;missionradius40nm;endurancespeed50ktPayload:BAISeries66EoorIR.datalink:UHF,
L-Band,S-band,C-band.Guidance/Tracking:GPS.FullyAutonomous.Launch:ConventionalorPneumaticlauncher.Recovery:ConventionaloroptionalParafoil.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:500won-boardalternator.
VISIONMK-I
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:6.5hpSingle-cylinderengine.dimensions:Length2.25m,Height0.64m,Wingspan3.22mWeight:Emptyweight18kg,MToW35kg,Maxpayload10kgPerformance:endurance3hr;range75-207kphPayload:Surveillance,realtimecameramoduleIntegratedDynamicsGSP-1AF.datalink:UHF/L/SBands.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:ID-AP4DigitalGyroAutopilotwithHeadingandHeight-lock.Tracking&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodulewithsoftwaregraphicsinterfacedisplay.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeledandparachute.StructureMaterial:Allcomposite.SystemComponents:AirVehiclesx4;
Stabilizedcamerapayloadsx4;GroundControlStation(GSE);AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS)FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS);GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDC.
VISIONMK-II
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:22hpTwin-cylinderengine.dimensions:Length2.9m,Height0.80m,Wingspan4.51mWeight:Emptyweight55kg,MToW80kg,Maxpayload15kgPerformance:endurance4hr;range75-208kphPayload:IntegratedDynamicsGSP-4AFSurveillance,real-timecameramodule.Experimentalpayloadsmaybemixedandmostcarriedsimultaneously.datalink:UHF/L/SBands.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:IFCS-7000IntegratedFlightControlSystem.Tracking&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodulewithsoftwaregraphicsinterfacedisplay.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:Wheeledorparachute.StructureMaterial:Allcomposite.SystemComponents:
AirVehiclesx4;Gsp-4AFstabilizedEopayloadsx4;GroundControlStation(GSE);AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS);FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS);GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDC.GroundControlStation:Portable,vehiclemounted.
VULTURE
Use(s):TacticalUAVforbrigadeleveloperations,focusedatbattlefieldsurveillance,targetlocalisationandartilleryfirecorrection.Day/nightreconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedTechnologiesandEngineeringCo(Pty)Ltd(ATE),SouthAfricaPowerplant:38hpfuelinjected,twincylinderenginedimensions:Length3.1m,Height0.7m,Wingspan5.2mWeight:MToW150kg,Maxpayload35kgPerformance:speed97.2kt;enduranceover3hr;ceiling5,000m;missionradius60-200kmPayload:near-infraredoptimisedTVcamera,laserrangefinder,autotracker(FLIRandcolourdaylightTVisoptional)datalink:securehybridvideo/datalink(DSSSuplink,multi-channelFMdownlinkwithscrambling)Guidance/Tracking:fullautonomouspre-programmedmission(optionalsemiautomaticcapabilityusinganavigator)Launch:automaticatmosphericcatapultfromvehicle-mountedrail(all-terraindeploymentin30mins)Recovery:automaticlaser-basedapproachwithcaptureofairvehicleinenergyabsorptiondevice(all-terrain)StructureMaterial:compositecarbonfibre(modular)
X-SIGHT
Use(s):Still-/Videophotography/Near-MidrangeAerialTargetDrone.ManufacturerandCountry:UAVServicesandSystems,GermanyPowerplant:Zenoah.2,2(@12.000rpm)hpGasoline/oilmix.Piston.dimensions:Length1.9m,Height0.322m,Wingspan2.649mWeight:Emptyweight9kg,MToW13kg,Maxpayload6kgPerformance:speed120kph;endurance3hr;ceiling3,000m;missionradius5-15kmPayload:CCDdaylight20xopticalzoom/SoNY.datalink:Telecommand:UHFnarrowband4,5Watt.Telemetry:onboardSHFVideoTransmitter5Watt,10channel/8bit,GPStransmission:reducedNMEA-protocol.Guidance/Tracking:DP-DAP20Autopilot.GPS12channel.Launch:Carlaunch@90km/h.Recovery:Bellylanding(standard).Bellylanding(standard).optional:parachute.StructureMaterial:Fuselage:glassfibre/carbonreinforcedEpoxy.Wing:Abachiwood/glassfibre.SystemComponents:X-SIGHTAirframe(includingDP-DAP20Autopilot),GCS,SIGHTpilotpanelsoftwareinstalledonalaptop.ElectricalPower:3xonboardbatteries(7,2V/12V/4,8V).GroundControlStation:PilotPanellaptopbasedsoftware(“Cockpit”).CustomizedPCwithcommunicationlinkcontrol/aerialvideopanelincluding2x10,4inchcolorTFTDisplays.SHFdownlinkreceiverboxwith2.4GHzomnidirectionalantenna.
XTM
Use(s):Surveillance,Reconnaissance,Training.ManufacturerandCountry:IronBay,USAPowerplant:Evolution4hpGas/oilPremix2-strokedimensions:Length10ft,Height34in,Wingspan17ftWeight:Emptyweight36lb,MToW60lb,Maxpayload25(fuel)lbPerformance:endurance8hr;ceiling10,000ft;range25-75ktPayload:EoPTZ,Sonydatalink:1.2ghzGuidance/Tracking:PiccoloLaunch:Runway.Recovery:Runway.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:5V,12VGroundControlStation:Piccolo/IronBay.
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SYSTEMSDEVELoPMENTUNMANNEDAIRCRAFT
Thissectionincorporatesmostunmannedaircraft(UA)thatareeitherintheirdevelopmentalstageand/orundergoingflight-testing.AllUAlistedhavethepotentialtoplayapartineitherthemilitary,civilorcommercialmarketsofthefuture.EntriesarearrangedalphabeticallybyUAname.
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Use(s):AllweathermediumaltitudelongenduranceMultimission/MultiPayloadUAVsystem-surveillance,reconnaissance,targetacquisitionand/ormissionsbasedoncustomerfurnishedpayloads.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:1,200HPturbopropdimensions:Length14m,Wingspan26mWeight:MToW4,650kg,Maxpayload1,000kgPerformance:endurance36hr;ceiling45,000ftPayload:Customerfurnishedpayloads,EL/M2022MaritimePatrolRadar,IAIelectro-opticalTV/IR&LaserandESMpayloads.datalink:LineofsightandSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:realtimepayloadandUAVcontrols,GPS-basedinterruptibleairbornemissioncontroller,fullautonomousflight,autonomousreturnondata
linklossorendofmissionprogram.LaunchandRecovery:Wheeledautomatictake-offandlanding.StructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:AdvanceduniversalUAVmissiongroundcontrolcentreandremotedataterminals.
REAPER(MQ-9)
Use(s):Hunter/killerUASManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystems,USAPowerPlant:HoneywellTPE331-10GDturbopropenginedimensions:length11m,Wingspan20.1m,height:3.8mWeight:MToW4,760kg,payload1,701kgPerformance:cruisespeed230mph,ranger3,682miles,ceiling upto50,000ftPayload:CombinationofAGM-114Hellfiremissiles,GBU-12PavewayIIandGBU-38JointDirectAttackMunitions.datalink:C-bandLoS,Ku-
bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnatedbi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
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A-160HUMMINGBIRd
Use(s):Intelligence,SurveillanceandReconnaissance(ISR);attack;communications/datarelay;precisionre-supply;personnelevacuation;andremotedeliveryofUnmannedGroundVehicle/UnmannedGroundSensors.ManufacturerandCountry:Boeing,USAPowerplant:390hpGasolineModified6-cylinderinternalcombustionautomobileengines.dimensions:Length35ft,Height9.7ft,Rotordiameter36ftWeight:Emptyweight4,000lb,MToW5,000lb,Maxpayload>300lbPerformance:speed140kt;endurance>24hr;ceiling30,000ftPayload:Eo/IRandSARLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:Composite.GroundControlStation:GCSprovidesautonomousvehicleflightcontrolwithflightwaypointcontrolor
vehiclevectorcontrolandassessmentofmostefficientflightpath.
A3FMANTA
Use(s):Aerodynamicdesignforhighperformanceinboth,highandlowspeeddisplacements.ManufacturerandCountry:HydraTechnologies,MexicoPowerplant:Dual5hp4strokesgasolineenginesdimensions:Wingspan150inWeight:MToW(Withstandardpayload)88lb,Maxpayload25lbPerformance:endurance4.5hp;ceiling(ASL)12,000ftLaunch:ConventionalWheeledRecovery:ConventionalWheeledStructureMaterial:100%Carbonfiber,Kevlarandfiberglassinepoxymatrix.ElectricalPower:Regulated5Vand12Voutputsupto300Watts.
AEROBOT(MOdELA20M-350)
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:MollerInternational,USAPowerplant:Rotapower8x60hpHeavyfuels(Diesel2/JP-8).RotaryICengine.dimensions:Rotordiameter(Fan)8x20inWeight:Maxpayload350lbPerformance:Payload:Usersuppliedsensorpackage.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.StructureMaterial:Carbonfibre.
ALTAIR
Use(s):High-altitudesystemforscientificresearch.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystems,Inc.(GA-ASI),USAPowerplant:HoneywellTPE331-10TTurboprop.dimensions:Length36ft,Wingspan86ftWeight:Emptyweight3,540lb,MToW8,000lb,Maxpayload(Internal)800lb(External)1,200lbPerformance:speed220+kt;endurance30+hr;ceiling52,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,maritimesurfacesearchradar,multi-spectralfiresensor,NoAAUCATS,NASAArgus,REVEAL,andotherscientificsensors.datalink:C-bandLoS,Ku-bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnated.bi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
AUTOCOPTER
Use(s):Aerialphotography,surveillance,pipelineamdutilitylineinspection,andcrop/timbermonitoring.ManufacturerandCountry:NeuralRoboticsInc.(NRI),USAPowerplant:5.75hpRegularunleaded/oilmixture2cylinder,2strokeaircooled.dimensions:Length86in,Height26in,Rotordiameter(Main)72inWeight:Maxpayload15lbPerformance:endurance0.5hrGuidance/Tracking:operateddirected/autonomous.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.
B-4
Use(s):Reconnaissance,targetaquisition,artilleryfirecorrection,landminedetection.ManufacturerandCountry:SokoZI,CroatiaPowerplant:AR74125kWdimensions:Length4.2m,Wingspan6mWeight:MToW200kg,Maxpayload50kgPerformance:endurance>10hr;missionradius150-200km;endurancespeed120kph
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Use(s):Medium-AltitudeLong-Endurance(MALE)surveillanceUAVsystem.ManufacturerandCountry:DenelAerospaceSystems,SouthAfricaPowerplant:Rotax914orSubaruEA-82Tdimensions:Wingspan15mWeight:MToW1000kg,MaxpayloadUpto200kgPerformance:endurance18to24hr;ceiling25,000+ft;missionradiusUpto750kmPayload:ARGoS-410orGoSHAWK-350Eopayloads.Thermalimagingsystem(TIS).ELINT(ESM)andSAR.Launch:Automatic.Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Automatic.Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Allcomposite.Modular.Fitsinto6mISocontainer.
BAYKUS
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:TAI-TUSASAerospaceIndustriesInc.,TurkeyPowerplant:2xJPXDC320.95octanegasoline.2-cyl,2-strengine,tractorandpusherconfiguration.dimensions:Length6m,Wingspan7mWeight:Emptyweight100kg,MToW250kg,Maxpayload80kgPerformance:endurance12hr;ceiling15,000ft;missionradius(LoS)27nm;endurancespeed110ktPayload:Eo/IR.Customeroptions.datalink:Dualredundantomni-directionalLoSdatalink.Guidance/Tracking:Fullautonomousmodesandstabilityaugmentationmodes,fail-safemodes.INS/GPSnavigation.Dualredundantflightsensors,processorsandflightcriticalcomponents.Realtimetelemetryandtelecommand.Launch:
Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Fullcompositeairframe,modularstructure.Composite/Metaltwintailbooms.Integralfueltank.SystemComponents:1aircraft,1GCS(integralGDTandmissionconsoles),1setofGSE.ElectricalPower:Li-Pobatteries-primaryelectricalpowersource.GroundControlStation:3swappableconsolesfeaturingfullmonitoringandpiloting,missionplanninganddiagnosticsfeatures.Peculiartotypeauxiliarymissionconsoles.GCSisabletooperateanyTAIUAVplatform.
BUSARd
Use(s):ResearchanddevelopmentplatformusedbyoneraandSageminFrancewhichhasbeenfittedwithtwopodsusedforelectronicdevelopment.ManufacturerandCountry:StemmeS10-VT,GermanyPowerplant:Rotax914F115hpdimensions:Length8.42m,Height1.80m,Wingspan23mWeight:Emptyweight660kg,MToW850kgPerformance:endurance20hr;ceiling9,140m;endurancespeed(MSL)225kphLaunch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:ConventionalwheeledStructureMaterial:Composite
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C1000
Use(s):Localaerialwork:Advertising,Crowd/perimetermonitoring,Pollution/chemicalmonitoringManufacturerandCountry:SkyshipsLtd.,UKPowerplant:RCVICEngines2x1000Welectricenginesdimensions:Length9m,Height3.05(includinggondola)mWeight:MToW30kg,Maxpayload7(MSL)kgPerformance:speed30kt;endurance1hr;ceiling400ft;missionradius2.5kmPayload:Gyro-stabilisedcamera,precisionparticleandgassensors,lightweightbannersavailable.datalink:Controlandtelemetrylink2402–2475MHz,Videodownlink1394MHz.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomouswithwaypointnavigationandpre-programmedmanoeuvres.IndependentManualoverride.Launch:HandlaunchRecovery:Hand
recoveryStructureMaterial:CompositeGondolaandductedfans,Polyurethanecoatedripstopnylonenvelope.ElectricalPower:75WattsGroundControlStation:MPHorizon
CYBEREYE
Use(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberflightLtd.,UKPowerplant:dimensions:Length106in,Wingspan100inWeight:Emptyweight20kg,MToW45kg,Maxpayload25kgPerformance:speed90mph;endurance5-6hr;ceiling10,000ftPayload:AnycamerasystemthatmeetsthepayloadcriteriacanbesuppliedoracombinationofcamerasandothersensorsieThermal,ImageIntensifierorlowlightCCD.datalink:Transmitter:36DBuplift
amplifier(4watt);Receiver:4channel;Frequency:2.4GHzoranyotherspecifiedfrequency.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Composite.GroundControlStation:Manportableinrucksackcarrier;highbrightscreenmonitor;digitalrecordingfacility;Manualandcomputerisedcontrols;receiverandpatchantennae,andownpowersource.
d-1
Use(s):EnduranceUAV,currentlyusedforatmosphericscienceandresourcesurveymissionsManufacturerandCountry:DaraAviationInc,USAPowerplant:2.6kWGasolineenginedimensions:Length1.76m,Height0.4m,Wingspan3.29mWeight:MToW35kg,Maxpayload10kgPerformance:endurance17hrPayload:Customerspecificdatalink:UHF/LEoSatelliteGuidance/Tracking:DynonDevelopmentautopilotLaunch:Runway(preparedorunprepared)orcar-toplaunchRecovery:Landinggearonrunway(preparedorunprepared)StructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:100WgeneratorGroundControlStation:PortablegroundstationwithelectronicflightinstrumentationandcontrolsystemthroughUHFlinkwithaircraft
dAKOTA
Use(s):Multi-missionautonomousoperationsairbornetestbedManufacturerandCountry:GenevaAerospace,USAPowerplant:22hpdimensions:Wingspan15ftWeight:MToW180kg,Maxpayload40kgPerformance:endurance>2hr;missionradius60nmPayload:modularpayloadinterfacedatalink:spreadspectrumC2,programmableto900MHzor2.4GHz,S-Bandwideodownlink(optional)Guidance/Tracking:modeCtransponder,RS232communicationwithGCSLaunch:wheeledRecovery:wheeledStructureMaterial:modularcarbonfibreElectricalPower:>300watts
dOMINATOR
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillanceandtargetacquisitionManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticsDefenseSystemsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:Lycoming160hpdimensions:Length8m,Wingspan8mWeight:MToW800kg,Maxpayloadmax300kgPerformance:speed150kt;ceiling25,000ftPayload:CoMINT,VISINTetc.Capableofcarryingmultiplepayloads.datalink:LoSdatalinkrange200kmand/orSatCom/UAVorotherairbornedatarelay.Guidance/Tracking:UMASavionics,fullyautonomous,flightprogrammablenav,cameraguidedflight.Launch:WheeledautoRecovery:WheeledautoStructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:Variousconfigurations-genericinterchangeableworkstations/RPCS(LevelIIIRVT)
dP-4X
Use(s):reconnaissanceandsurveillance,televisionandfilmproductionManufacturerandCountry:DragonflyPictures,USAPowerplant:Quadra-ArrowQA200two-stroke200ccenginedimensions:Length3mWeight:MToW64kg,Maxpayload29kgPerformance:speed160kph;endurance1.5hrPayload:laterallyretractablelandingskidsallow360degcoveragefrombellysituatedsensorpositionLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
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dP-5X
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,andtargetacquisition(RSTA)andcommunicationrelayplatform.ManufacturerandCountry:DragonflyPictures,USAPowerplant:(AtSL)97hpHeavyfuel.TPR80-1dimensions:Length11ft,Rotordiameter10.5ftWeight:MToW475lb,Maxpayload75lbPerformance:speed100kt;endurance5.5hr;ceiling10,000ftLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
dP-6WHISPER
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,andtargetacquisition(RSTA)andcommunicationrelayplatform.ManufacturerandCountry:DragonflyPictures,USAPowerplant:(AtSL)97hpHeavyfuel.TPR80-1dimensions:Length11ft,Rotordiameter10.5ftWeight:MToW475lb,Maxpayload75lbPerformance:speed100kt;endurance5.5hr;ceiling10,000ftLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
dP-11BAYONET
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,andtargetacquisition(RSTA)andcommunicationrelayplatform.ManufacturerandCountry:DragonflyPictures,USAPowerplant:(AtSL)97hpHeavyfuel.TPR80-1dimensions:Length11ft,Rotordiameter10.5ftWeight:MToW475lb,Maxpayload75lbPerformance:speed100kt;endurance5.5hr;ceiling10,000ftLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
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dP-12RHINO
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,andtargetacquisition(RSTA)andcommunicationrelayplatform.ManufacturerandCountry:DragonflyPictures,USAPowerplant:(AtSL)97hpHeavyfuel.TPR80-1dimensions:Length11ft,Rotordiameter10.5ftWeight:MToW475lb,Maxpayload75lbPerformance:speed100kt;endurance5.5hr;ceiling10,000ftLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
dRAGONWARRIOR
Use(s):ReconnaissanceandsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:NavalResearchLaboratory,USAPowerplant:dimensions:Length2.13m,Rotordiameter2.44mWeight:MToW113kg,Maxpayload16kgPerformance:speed100kt;endurance5hrPayload:Eo/IRsensorsGuidance/Tracking:AutonomousDGPSnavigationLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToL
EAGLEARV
Use(s):reconnaissance,surveillance,EW,SAR,fireassessment,commsrelayManufacturerandCountry:CompositeTechnologyResearchMalaysiaSdnBhd,MalaysiaPowerplant:TCM10240125hpdimensions:Length6.492m,Height2.324m,Wingspan7.163mWeight:Maxpayload60kgPerformance:speed240kph;endurance10hr;ceiling4876.8mPayload:Eo/IRLaunch:wheeledRecovery:wheeledStructureMaterial:composite
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EAGLEEYE
Use(s):Surveillance,search&rescue,reconnaissance,contaminatedareaoperations,communicationsrelay,real-timesituationalawarenessforgroundandairborneforces,andothers.ManufacturerandCountry:BellHelicopterTextronInc,USAPowerplant:Pratt&Whitney200/55heavyfueldimensions:Length17ft,Height5.7ft,Wingspan15.2ft,Rotordiameter10ftWeight:Emptyweight1825lb,MToW3000lb,Maxpayload(Totaluseful)>1000lbPerformance:speed220kt;endurance6hr;ceiling20,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,MineDetection,EW,NBC,othersdatalink:TCDL,othersGuidance/Tracking:AutonomousFlight,MissionPlan/WayPointFollowing,Digitizedmap,GPS/INSNavigationLaunch:AutomaticVToL-Nolaunchandrecovery
equipmentneededforlandbasedoperations.UCARScompatibleforsea-basedoperations.Recovery:AutomaticVToL-Nolaunchandrecoveryequipmentneededforlandbasedoperations.UCARScompatibleforsea-basedoperations.StructureMaterial:Metallic/CompositeStructureElectricalPower:11kWGroundControlStation:ShipIntegratedorShelteredStand-alone
EXTENdEdRANGEMULTI-PURPOSESKYWARRIORUAS(MQ-1C)
Use(s):Wideareareconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition,communicationsrelayandattackmissions.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystems,Inc,USAPowerplant:ThielertCenturionheavyfuelturbopropenginedimensions:length:28ft(8m),wingspan:56ft(17m),height:3.8mWeight:MToW3,200lb(1,451kg),payload575lbinternal(261kg),500lbexternal(227kg)Performance:maxspeed135kts,range300km,ceiling upto29,000ft,endurance30hrwitha250lbpayloadPayload:Electro-optical/infrared,syntheticapertureradar/groundmovingtargetindicator,AGM-114Hellfiremissiles,datalink:C-bandLoS,Ku-bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.
Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnatedbi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.GroundControlStation:USArmyoneSystemGroundControlStation
EXPERIMENTALUAVX-13
Use(s):Shiporlandbasedsurveillance,reconnaissanceandtargetacquisitionandlocationinrealtime.ManufacturerandCountry:EMT,GermanyPowerplant:35hpHeavyfuelpusherengine.dimensions:Wingspan5.10mWeight:MToW130kgPerformance:endurance>5hr;ceiling10000ft;missionradius200kmPayload:Eo/IRvideocameras,highresolutionstillcameraandSyntheticApertureRadar(SAR),datalinkrelaydatalink:Jammingresistantcontrolandvideo/telemetrydataup-and-downlinks.Guidance/Tracking:Pre-programmed,autonomousordirectcontrolINS/GPSnavigation.Launch:Pneumaticcatapult.Recovery:Netlandingwithautonomousapproachcontrol.
FATBOY
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberflightLtd.,UKPowerplant:dimensions:Length106in,Wingspan100inWeight:Emptyweight30kg,MToW70kg,Maxpayload40kgPerformance:speed90mph;endurance5-6hr;ceiling10,000ftPayload:Anycamerasystemthatmeetsthepayloadcriteriacanbesuppliedoracombinationofcamerasandothersensorsi.e.Thermal,ImageIntensifierorlowlightCCD.datalink:Transmitter:36DBupliftamplifier(4watt).Receiver:4channel.Frequency:2.4GHzoranyotherspecifiedfrequency.Guidance/Tracking:GPS.Autonomous.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Composite.GroundControlStation:Manportableinrucksackcarrier;highbrightscreenmonitor;digitalrecordingfacility;manualandcomputerisedcontrols;receiverandpatchantennae,andownpowersource.
FIRESCOUT(MQ-8B)
Use(s):ProvidessituationalawarenessandprecisiontargetingsupportfortheU.S.NavyandU.S.Armyofthefuture.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation,USAPowerplant:Rolls-RoyceModel250-C20W.420shpHeavyFuelJP4,5,or8.dimensions:Length7m,Height2.9m,Rotordiameter8.4mWeight:MToW1,428.8kg,Maxpayload600lbPerformance:speed125+kt;endurance8+(TotalFlightTimewithBaselinePayload).hr;ceiling20,000ft;missionradius150nmPayload:FlirSystemsInc.BriteStarIIelectro-opticalcamera/Infraredcamera/laserdesignatorandtargetingsystem:ARC-210UHF/VHF/singharsradios;coastalbattlefieldmineandreconaissancesystem(CoBRA)minedetector.datalink:Tacticalcommondatalink(TCDL).Guidance/Tracking:KearfottNavigationSystem.Launch:VToLRecovery:VToLElectricalPower:120/208VAC,3phase50/60Hz.GroundControlStation:Navy:TacticalControlSystemintegratedintoLittoralCombatShiporstandalonecapability;Army:FutureCombatSystemDesignedGroundControlStationoroneSystem.
GFSUAV
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,damageassessmentManufacturerandCountry:GFSProjects,UKPowerplant:Prototypeelectric;productionICenginedimensions:Diameterfrom0.6mPayloads:ForwardanddownwardsurveillancecamerasGuidance/Tracking:PrototypeoperatorcontrolLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:CarbonfibreGroundControlStation:Prototype-operatorcontrol,production-autonomousFCS
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GLOBALOBSERVER
Use(s):Telecommunicationsinfrastructure,imaging,mappingandremotesensing,HighAltitudeLongEndurance(HALE)UAV.Developmentprogramforvariousgovernment,civil,andcommercialapplications.ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:LiquidHydrogenPropulsionSystemPoweringelectricmotorpropellersystem.dimensions:LengthNotAvailable(Scaleable)Wingspan150upto250(Scaleable)ftWeight:MToWUpto10,000lb,MaxpayloadUpto1,000lbPerformance:enduranceUpto2weeksdependingonpayloadceiling70,000ftPayload:ISR,CommunicationRelay,RemoteSensing.Launch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:ConventionalwheeledStructureMaterial:Composite
GOLdENEYE
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillanceandtargetacquisitionManufacturerandCountry:AuroraFlightSciencesCorp,USAPowerplant:heavyfuel1xrotarydimensions:Length5.42ft,Wingspan9.6ftWeight:Emptyweight124lb,MToW150lb,Maxpayload26lbPerformance:speed115mph;endurance10hr;ceiling20,000ft;endurancespeed140ktPayload:FLIRSystems,Eo/IRcameras,laserdesignator,laserrangefinderdatalink:LoSGuidance/Tracking:AthenaGuidestarLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:Graphitecomposite/KevlarGroundControlStation:GDRSsoldiermachineinterface
GULL(SUAV24)
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillance,coastalspecialops.ManufacturerandCountry:Warrior(Aero-Marine)Ltd,UKPowerplant:3.6hpdimensions:Wingspan2.4mWeight:MToW16kg,Maxpayload5kgPerformance:endurance5hr;endurancespeed55kt
HAdA(HELICOPTEROAdAPTATIVOAVION)
Use(s):ReconnaissanceandSurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:INTA,SpainPowerplant:130kWDieselReciprocatingEngine.dimensions:Length9m,Height2m,Rotordiameter6mWeight:Emptyweight220kg,MToW380kg,Maxpayload100kgPerformance:speed230kt;endurance6hr;ceiling6.000(ASL)mPayload:MIini-SAREo/IR.datalink:LoS;S-BAND/UHF;SATLINK;KUband.Guidance/Tracking:GPS/INS.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.StructureMaterial:Composite/AdvancedAlloys.ElectricalPower:5kW.GroundControlStation:CommonToSivaSystem.
HAWKEYE
Use(s):Precise,overt/covert,day/night,adverseweather,immediateresupplyinthehighestthreatenvironmenttosupportspecialoperationforces(SoF),andcombatsearchandrescue(CSAR).ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:Glider.dimensions:Length2.29m,Wingspan3.7mWeight:Emptyweight18(68additionalpayloadcapacity)kgPerformance:endurance1.5hr;ceiling30,000ft;endurancespeed91ktPayload:150lbs(68kg)capacityemergencysupplies:food,water,batteries,smallarms,ammunition,bloodplasma,emergencymedicalkit,chemical/biologicalprotectiveequipment,andsurvivalgear.datalink:uplink/downlink.Guidance/Tracking:GPS-basedautonomouswaypointnavigationwithlaptopmappingandoptionalManualControl.Launch:AirLaunchDrop.Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:Aircraft,LowSignature(Audio/Visual/RCS),inexpensive/expendableairframe,removable/reusableavionicsmodule,autonomousflightcontrolsystemwithman-in-the-loopcontrol,SAASMGPS-basedautonomouswaypointnavigation,commonoperatingGCS.GroundControlStation:CommonoperatingSUAVGroundControlStation(Wasp.Raven,PUMA,SwiftandPointer)withFalconViewmissionplanning/mappingsoftware.
HERMES450B
Use(s):ISTAR,SIGINT,Commrelayandother(DivisiontoCorplevel)ManufacturerandCountry:ElbitSystemsLtdUAVDivision,IsraelPowerplant:UEL52hprotaryenginedimensions:Length6.1m,Wingspan10.5mWeight:MToW450kg,Maxpayload150kgPerformance:speed95kt;endurance>20hr;ceiling18,000ftPayload:dualcapability(Eo,IRandLaserdesignator,SAR,GMTIandother)datalink:LoSand/orSatellitecommGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousormanualflightLaunch:preparedandsemipreparedrunwaysRecovery:preparedandsemipreparedrunwaysorparachuteStructureMaterial:fullycompositeElectricalPower:1.6kWGroundControlStation:Internal:2interchangeableworkstationscomprising1xsituation&1xobservationdisplay,stick,mouse,trackball&keyboard.External(container):2.19x2.23x4.38m(HxWxL)S-820shelter(mobile).Weight2.8tonnes.
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HERMES900
Use(s):ISTAR,SIGINT,Commrelayandother(DivisiontoCorplevel)ManufacturerandCountry:ElbitSystemsLtdUAVDivision,IsraelPowerplant:UEL52hprotaryenginedimensions:Length6.1m,Wingspan10.5mWeight:MToW450kg,Maxpayload150kgPerformance:speed95kt;endurance>20hr;ceiling18,000ftPayload:dualcapability(Eo,IRandLaserdesignator,SAR,GMTIandother)datalink:LoSand/orSatellitecommGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousormanualflightLaunch:preparedandsemipreparedrunwaysRecovery:preparedandsemipreparedrunwaysorparachuteStructureMaterial:fullycompositeElectricalPower:1.6kWGroundControlStation:Internal:2interchangeableworkstationscomprising
1xsituation&1xobservationdisplay,stick,mouse,trackball&keyboard.External(container):2.19x2.23x4.38m(HxWxL)S-820shelter(mobile).Weight2.8tonnes.
HERMES1500
Use(s):ISTAR,SIGINT,commrelay,other(CorpstoCommandlevel)ManufacturerandCountry:ElbitSystemsLtdUAVDivision,IsraelPowerplant:2xRotax914100hpdimensions:Length9.4m,wingspan18mWeight:MToW1650kg,Maxpayload350kgPerformance:speed130kt;endurance>26hr;ceiling33,000ftPayload:multi-payloadcapabilitydatalink:LoSand/orSatellitecommGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousormanualflightLaunch:runwayRecovery:runwayStructureMaterial:fullycompositeElectricalPower:9.8kWGroundControlStation:Internal:2interchangeableworkstationscomprising1xsituation&1xobservationdisplays,stick,mouse,trackball&keyboard.External(container):2.19x2.23x4.38m(HxWxL)S-820
shelter(mobile).Weight:2.8tonnes.
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INVENTUSS-1
Use(s):Reconnaissance,remotedeliveryManufacturerandCountry:LewAerospace,USAPowerplant:5hp87octanegasolinedimensions:Wingspan3.2mWeight:Emptyweight11.3(dry)kg,Maxpayload22.7(inwingand/orunderwing)kgPerformance:ceiling10,000ft;endurancespeed112kphdatalink:NorthropGrummanPRBmicrowaveGuidance/Tracking:NorthropGrummanPRBmicrowave;completeautonomousflightLaunch:Tri-cyclelandinggear;CatapultRecovery:Tri-cyclelandinggear;ParachuteStructureMaterial:LightweightcompositeElectricalPower:LiPoBattteriesGroundControlStation:NorthropGrummanPRBmicrowave
I-VIEW
Use(s):Close-rangetacticalUAVsystemforreconnaissanceandsurveillance,targetacquisitionandartilleryadjustmentmissions.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,Israeldimensions:Length4.10m,Wingspan5.70mWeight:MToW125-165kg,Maxpayload20-30kgPerformance:endurance4-6hr;ceiling20,000ftPayload:Eo/IRdatalink:DirectLoS;real-timecommandup-link;real-timedataandvideodownlink.Launch:Automaticcatapultassisted.Recovery:Automaticprecisionparafoil.
JORdANFALCON
Use(s):Surveillance,reconnaissance,remotesensingandtargetacquisitionuptoarangeof50km.ManufacturerandCountry:JordanAdvancedRemoteSystems,JordanPowerplant:200ccGas/oilmix.2-strokeengine.dimensions:Weight:Emptyweight40kg,MToW60kg,Maxpayload6kgPerformance:endurance4hr;endurancespeed120(SLS)kphPayload:Eo/IR.datalink:5-wattvideo/telemetrymicrowavedatalink.Guidance/Tracking:Heading,altitudeandwaypointnavigationcontrolledbyGPS.Launch:Auto-uplauncherorcatapult.Recovery:Automaticparachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:SeveralUAVs,onboardsensors,oneormoreGCSwithdatalinkterminals,fieldsupportequipmentandspareparts.
ElectricalPower:900W(Bufferstoragebattery:240W-h).GroundControlStation:Table-toporsheltermountedconfigurationswithmicrowavereceiver.
KILLERBEE
Use(s):LowAltitudeLongEnduranceISR.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation(andSwiftEngineering),USAdimensions:WingspanScalableWingspan6.5-17.5.ftWeight:MToW43–360,dependinguponwingspan.lb,Maxpayload7-120,dependinguponwingspanPerformance:endurance12-14hr;ceiling18,000–20,000ft;endurancespeed67mphPayload:Electro-optical,Infrared.optional:LaserRangeFinder/Designator,MiniSAR,Hyperspectral.Launch:Pneumatic-catapultlauncher,air,landorsea-based.Recovery:Netrecovery.StructureMaterial:Compositestructuralunits.GroundControlStation:IPbasedgroundcontrolstation.
KINGFISHERII
Use(s):Designedtoprovideorganictacticalsupporttosurfaceships:Littoralcombatship(LCS);Expeditionarystrikegroup(ESG),andDestroyer(DD).Foldstofitin11-meterrigidhullinflatableboat(RHIB)space.ManufacturerandCountry:VoughtAircraftIndustriesInc.,USAPowerplant:PW545B(Thrust)4,100lbdimensions:Length38ft,Wingspan41ftWeight:Emptyweight4,360lb,MToW9,500lb,Maxpayload2,500lbPerformance:speed345kt;ceiling45,000ft;endurancespeed(At25,000ft)250ktLaunch:SkidsonwaterRecovery:Skidsonwater
MARINER
Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillance,communicationsrelay,SIGINT.ManufacturerandCountry:GeneralAtomicsAeronauticalSystemsInc.(GA-ASI),USAPowerplant:HoneywellTPE331-10T.Turboprop.dimensions:Length36ft,Wingspan86ftWeight:Emptyweight4,000lb,MToW11,000lb,MaxpayloadInternal:1,150External:2,000lbPerformance:speed240kt;endurance49hr;ceiling52,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,maritimesurfacesearchradar,ELINT,communicationsrelay.datalink:C-bandLoS,Ku-bandBLoSSATCoM.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPS.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Semi-monocoquecompositeusingpre-impregnated.bi-directionalgraphiteskinandNomexhoneycombstiffeningpanels.
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MERCURY
Use(s):Battlefield/tacticalsurveillanceandtargetacquisitionManufacturerandCountry:UniversalTargetSystemsLtd,UKPowerplant:6hppistonenginedimensions:Length1.5m,Height0.35m,Wingspan2.5mWeight:MToW30kg,Maxpayloadupto11kgPerformance:endurance3hrPayload:variousoption,includingstabilisedmulti-cameramounts,miniaturestabilisedturretcameraand
linescanningsystem,day/nightcapabilitydatalink:real-timevideodownlink,RFuplinkGuidance/Tracking:optionsincluderemotecontrolandGPSpre-programmableLaunch:catapultorminiaturetruck-mountedlaunchsystemRecovery:parachutelandingwithin-builtshockattenuation
MINIFALCON
Use(s):Surveillance,Communicationrelay,EWManufacturerandCountry:Innocon,israelPowerplant:38hpDirectinjectionheavyfuelenginedimensions:Length3.3m,Height1m,Wingspan5.3mWeight:Emptyweight55kg,MToW110kg,Maxpayload20kgPerformance:speed120kt;endurance>10hr;ceiling>20,000ftPayload:Eo/IRPoP200Communicationrelay,EWdatalink:Range100-150kmwithLoS.Analogorsecureddigitallink.Theuplinkconsistsof4uplinkchannels.Guidance/Tracking:MiniatureIntegratedAvionicsSuite(MIAS)byInnocon.MIASconsistsofairborneunitthatisINS/GPSbasedLaunch:Runway,CatapultRecovery:AutomaticParafoilrecoveryStructureMaterial:GraphiteepoxycompositeElectricalPower:28VDC800W
generator,24VDC7AHbackupbatteriesGroundControlStation:GroundpartofMIAS
MUCKE
Use(s):EW,UHF/VHFjammerManufacturerandCountry:RheinmetallDefenceElectronicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:24kW1xpistonenginedimensions:Length2.28m,Height0.96m,Wingspan3.42mWeight:MToW168kgPerformance:speed250kph;endurance>3.5hr;ceiling4,000m;missionradius100kmPayload:ECMdatalink:real-time,jammingresistantcommandandcontrolHFup/downlinkGuidance/Tracking:pre-programmedautonomouswithin-flightredirectionLaunch:rocketboosterfromtruck-mountedcontainerRecovery:parachuteandairbagsStructureMaterial:RADARandIRstealthdesignandmaterial
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NASNASMK1
Use(s):reconnaissance,pipelineinspectionManufacturerandCountry:TunisiaAeroTechnologies(TAT),TunisiaPowerplant:25hpflattwinenginedimensions:Length2.8m,Height1.3m,Wingspan3.80mWeight:Emptyweight43kg,MToW125kg,Maxpayload25kgPerformance:speed70kt;endurance>14hr;ceiling5,000mPayload:FLIRorTVcamera,scientificinstrumentationGuidance/Tracking:telemetrycommandviaautopilotandGPS(productionversion)Launch:conventionalwheeledorcatapultRecovery:conventionalwheeledorparachute
NB-X2
Use(s):Strategicreconnaissance,surveillanceManufacturerandCountry:SATUMA,PakistanPowerplant:22-35hpgasoline2x2-strokeenginesdimensions:Length3.72m,Wingspan3.98mWeight:MToW180kg,Maxpayload50kgPerformance:speed140kph;endurance8hr;ceiling18,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,customerfurnisheddatalink:real-timedoubledatalinkGuidance/Tracking:remotecontrol/pre-programmedautonomousnavigationLaunch:wheeledRecovery:wheeledStructureMaterial:compositesElectricalPower:28V,900WGroundControlStation:3console,truckmounted
NIBBIO
Use(s):FastTacticalDrone.ManufacturerandCountry:GalileoAvionicaS.p.A.,ItalyPowerplant:MicroTurboTRS18160kgJP4,JP5,JP8.Turbojet.dimensions:Length4.07m,Height0.89m,Wingspan2.30mWeight:MToW360kg,Maxpayload870kgPerformance:speed650mph;endurance1.5hr;ceiling12,500m;missionradius350nmPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,ESM,Jammers,Chaff/Flaresdispenser,NBCsensors.datalink:real-time/delayedimagery/dataGuidance/Tracking:Manualand/orFullyAutomatic(noemissions).Launch:2JAToBoosters.Recovery:Parachuteforground(airbags)orsea(flotationkit)recovery.StructureMaterial:CompositeAluminiumAlloyandCarbonFibre.
OBSERVER
Use(s):shortrangereconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:CranfieldAerospaceLtd/QinetiQ,UKPowerplant:BH884.6kWgasoline/oiltwostrokedimensions:Length1.68m,Height0.3m,Wingspan2.4m,Fuselagelength1.68mWeight:Emptyweight37(lessfuel,inclbatteries&payload)kg,MToW45kg,Maxpayload6kgPerformance:endurance2.5hr;ceiling5000(atISA+25)m;missionradius25kmPayload:fourcamerarollsteered,EoCCDvideowithimagefootprintof500mbelowAVincreasingto1000mat1500maheadofAV,ataflightaltitudeof300mAGL.Alternatepayload:twocamerarollandpitchsteereduncooledthermalimagingunitdatalink:TelemetryinVideo(TIV)systemenablingfourTVcameraimageinformationplustelemetrydatatobetransmittedviaasingleUHFdatalink.Guidance/Tracking:de-skilledoperationusingtouchscreeninputtomapandimagerydisplaystoselect‘waypoints’forrouteand‘pointsofinterest’(PoI)forobservation.AVsteersitselfandthepayloadtotrackthePoI.Launch:catapultRecovery:automatedrecoveryusingparachuteairbag.StructureMaterial:carbon/kevlarepoxycompositeElectricalPower:primary/secondarybatteries
ONYXAUTONOMOUSLYGUIdEdPARAFOILSYSTEM
Use(s):Logisticalre-supply.ManufacturerandCountry:AtairAerospaceInc.,USAdimensions:Length45ft,Wingspan38ftWeight:MToW2,300lb,Maxpayload2,200lbPerformance:speed70kt;endurancevaries;ceiling35,000ftLaunch:AirdropRecovery:Parafoil
OPALE
Use(s):Medium-altitude,long-enduranceoptionallypilotedAircraft,Lawenforcement,searchandrescue,borderpatrol,surveillanceandreconnaissancesystem.ManufacturerandCountry:RheinmetallDefenceElectronicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:ThielertTAE125.99kWLiquidcooledcommonraildiesel/keroseneengine.dimensions:Length8,6m,Height2,5mWeight:Emptyweight2,780lb,MToW3,750lb,Maxpayload970lbPerformance:endurance>12hr;ceiling18,000ft;missionradius100(Directlink)nm;endurancespeed140[TAS]ktPayload:Variouspayloadsfordayandnightoperationsaswellasall-weatheroperations.EquippedwithstandardTV/IRsensors.Customeroptions.datalink:VHF,UHF,Ku,SAT.Guidance/Tracking:DualGPSreceivers,dualVoR/ILSreceivers,dualVHFcommunicationstransceivers,atransponder,andanintegratedannunciationsystem.GPSisbacked-upbygrounddata-linktracking.Launch:Conventionalandautomaticwheeledtake-off.Recovery:Conventionalandautomaticwheeledtake-off.StructureMaterial:CarbonFibreReinforcedPlastic(CFRP)fuselage(semimonocoquemouldedconstruction).SystemComponents:Groundcontrolandtheairbornesegment.Simulator.ElectricalPower:3KW/28VDC.GroundControlStation:Ashelterbasedinteroperablecommandandcontrolstation;3operatorconsoles.
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OPTICA
Use(s):optionallymanned/unmannedsystem,canbeusedwithawiderangeofpayloads.ManufacturerandCountry:MerlinIntegratedSolutionsConsortium(platformprovidedbyBLAC),UKPowerplant:Avgasdimensions:Length8.16m,Height2.31m,Wingspan12mWeight:MToW1315kgPerformance:speed140kt;endurance8hr;missionradius1046km;range103kt
ORIONHALL
Use(s):ISR/atmosphericscienceManufacturerandCountry:AuroraFlightSciencesCorp,USAPowerplant:liquidhydrogenICenginedimensions:Length39.1ft,Wingspan110.75ftWeight:MToW5,200lb,Maxpayload400lbPerformance:speed288m;endurance100hr@65,000ft;ceiling65,000+ftPayload:Variousdatalink:LoS/satcomLaunch:conventionalRecovery:conventionalStructureMaterial:Graphite/glasscomposite
ORKA1200
Use(s):MediumVToLUAVsystemfordetection,reconnaissance,identification,tracking&overthehorizontargeting.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecurity,Francedimensions:Length6.22m,Height5.40m,Rotordiameter7.2mWeight:MToW680kg,Maxpayload180kgPerformance:speed195kph;endurance8hr;ceiling>3,600ftPayload:Modularmissionpayload(Eo/IR,TV,ESM/ECM,Radar,LaserDesignator).datalink:Secureddatalinksforrealtimetransmission.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousflightguidanceandnavigation.Launch:AToL.Recovery:AToL.StructureMaterial:Composite.
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PATHFINdERPLUS
Use(s):carbonfibreandepoxycompositestructure,Kevlar,styrofoamleadingedge,plasticfilm-withtwo-blade,widechord,laminar-flowpropellersdesignedforhighaltitudesManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:2hp8xbrushlessdirect-currentelectricmotorsdimensions:Length3.6m,Wingspan36.3mWeight:MToW340kg,Maxpayload45kgPerformance:speed17-20mph;endurance15hr;endurancespeed15-18ktPayload:varieswithaltitude,approx.100lbto65,000ft;50lbto80,000ft
PELIKAN
Use(s):SurveillanceandTraining.ManufacturerandCountry:TAI-TUSASAerospaceIndustriesInc.,TurkeyPowerplant:2xZENoAHG-38.2-cyl,2-strengine,tractorandpusherconfiguration.dimensions:Length3m,Wingspan3.6mWeight:Emptyweight20kg,MToW35kg,Maxpayload6kgPerformance:endurance6hr;ceiling5,000ft;missionradius(LoS)15km;endurancespeed65ktPayload:Eo/IR.Customeroptions.datalink:Dualredundantomni-directionalLoSdatalink.Guidance/Tracking:Fullautonomousmodesandstabilityaugmentationmodes,fail-safemodes.INS/GPSnavigation.Dualredundantflightsensors,processorsandflightcriticalcomponents.Realtimetelemetryandtelecommand.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Fullcompositeairframe.Metaltwintailbooms.SystemComponents:1aircraft,1GCS(integralGDT),1setofGSE.ElectricalPower:Li-PobatteriesasprimaryelectricalpowersourceGroundControlStation:Handheldtransmitter.3swappableconsolesfeaturingfullmonitoringandpiloting,missionplanninganddiagnosticsfeatures.Peculiartotypeauxiliarymissionconsoles.GCSisabletooperateanyTAIUAVplatform.
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REMOEYEH-120
Use(s):Surveillance,observation,communicationrelay,agriculturalcrop-dusting.ManufacturerandCountry:Uconsystem,RepublicofKoreaPowerplant:340cc2Stroke(AirCooling).dimensions:Length2.4m,Height1.2m,Rotordiameter3mWeight:Emptyweight85kg,MToW120kg,Maxpayload35kgPerformance:speed120kph;endurance>3hr;missionradius>50kmPayload:ColourTVCameraorIRThermalImagerorCommunicationRelayEquipmentorCropDuster.datalink:S-band,UHF.Guidance/Tracking:FullyAutonomous,PreprogrammedMissionFlightwithDGPSNavigationandIn-flightMissionChangeinRealTime.Launch:AutomaticVToL.Recovery:AutomaticVToL.StructureMaterial:AluminiumAlloy,Steeland
Composite.SystemComponents:4AirVehicleswithMissionPayloads,1GCS.ElectricalPower:28VDC.GroundControlStation:PortableGCS.
ROBOCOPTER300
Use(s):IndustrialuseManufacturerandCountry:KawadaIndustriesInc,JapanPowerplant:LycomingHo-360124kWautogasolinedimensions:Length7.37m,Height2.65m,Rotordiameter8.18mWeight:Emptyweight500kg,MToW794kg,Maxpayload294kgPayload:IRsensor,CCDcamera,volcanicashcollectorsystemdatalink:CoTScanbeinstalledGuidance/Tracking:pre-programmedflightusingRTK-GPSandinertiasensorsLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:steelpipeframeandaluminium-alloystructure
RV-160UAdP(UNIVERSALAPPLICATIONdEVELOPMENTPLATFORM)
Use(s):ResearchanddevelopmentplatformManufacturerandCountry:A2TECH-AdvancedAviationTechnology,USAPowerplant:Twoelectric,gasolineorturbineenginesdimensions:Length2.5m,wingspan3mWeight:MToW18kgPerformance:Enduranceupto4hr,speed60-100km/hPayload:Pan-tiltEopilotcamera,othercustomerspecificdatalink:Videodownlink,CANaerospacedatauplink/downlinkGuidance/Tracking:DARVIN-A3flightcontrolsystemwithautopilotfunctionsLaunchSystem:ConventionalwheeledSToLRecovery:ConventionalwheeledSToLGroundControlStation:RealityVISIoNUniversalGroundControlCockpit,remotevideoterminal,missionlaptop
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SA60LAA
Use(s):Surveillance/Targeting/Communications.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberDefense/TechsphereSystems,USAPowerplant:TwoCenturion1.7Engines.dimensions:Fuselagelength60(Diameter)ftWeight:Maxpayload500lbPerformance:endurance10hr;endurancespeed35mphGuidance/Tracking:ManualandRPC.Launch:SelfLaunchlighterthanairvehiclewithVToL.Recovery:SelflandingVToL.
SA90MAA
Use(s):Surveillance/Targeting/Communications.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberDefense/TechsphereSystems,USAPowerplant:FourCenturion1.7Engines.dimensions:Fuselagelength(Diameter)90ftWeight:Maxpayload1,000lbPerformance:endurance48hr;ceiling(MSL)20,000ft;endurancespeed35mphGuidance/Tracking:ManualandRPC.Launch:SelfLaunchlighterthanairvehiclewithVToL.Recovery:SelflandingVToL.ElectricalPower:5Kw
SCORPIO6
Use(s):MultipurposelightVToLUAVsystemfordetection&identification,observationandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecurity,FrancePowerplant:dimensions:Length1.7m,Height0.75m,Rotordiameter1.8mWeight:MToW13kgPerformance:speed35kg;endurance1hr;ceiling>2,000mPayload:Versatilepayload(Eo/IR,TV,…)datalink:Secureddatalinksforrealtimetransmission.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousflightguidanceandnavigations.Launch:AToLRecovery:AToLStructureMaterial:Composite.
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SCORPIO30
Use(s):Multi-purposelightVToLUAVsysteminurban,maritime,dayandnightenvironmentfortacticalintelligencemissions.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecurity,FrancePowerplant:dimensions:Length2m,Height0.75m,Rotordiameter2.2mWeight:MToW38kgPerformance:speed50kph;endurance2hr;ceiling>2,000mPayload:Versatilepayload(Eo/IR,TV)datalink:Secureddatalinksforrealtimetransmission.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousflightguidanceandnavigation.Launch:AToL.Recovery:AToL.StructureMaterial:Composite.
SENTRYHP
Use(s):TacticalMilitaryandcivilianapplicationsManufacturerandCountry:DRSUnmannedTechnologiesInc,USAPowerplant:38hptwo-strokedimensions:Length11ft,Wingspan12.8ftWeight:Emptyweight180lb,MToW420lb,Maxpayload75lbPerformance:speed100kt;endurance6+hr;ceiling10,000ft;endurancespeed75ktPayload:Electro-opticalorInfrared(EoIR)drop,relayorahostofotherexternalorinternalcarriedpayloads.datalink:DigitalS-BanduplinkandL-BanddownlinkGuidance/Tracking:GPSNavigationLaunch:WheelsRecovery:WheelsoremergencyparachuteStructureMaterial:CarbonfibrecompositeElectricalPower:24VDCGroundControlStation:Aportablecomputerterminalinterfacedwiththe
communicationsmodule,anoptionalAVhandcontroller,andthepayloadcontroller.AnoptionalRemoteTerminalReceiverallowsreceptionofvideoawayfromthegroundstation.
SERAPH
Use(s):Alow-observability,high-speedstealthdrone,designedtocarryoutdeeppenetrationreconnaissancemissionsandautonomousstrikeoperations.ManufacturerandCountry:DenelAerospaceSystems,SouthAfricaPowerplant:dimensions:Length5.7m,Height0.7m,Wingspan3mWeight:Maxpayload80kgPerformance:endurance1.4hr;ceiling10to12000mPayload:SAR,IRLS,ESM.Guidance/Tracking:Telemetrylinkupto250km.Abilitytoflyautonomouslytoapre-programmedmissionprofile.Recovery:Threeinflatableairbags.SystemComponents:ThreetosixSeraphdronesPayloads.Groundcontrolstations.Groundsupportequipment.Transportandhandlingvehicles.GroundControlStation:operatorworkbays,control
interfaces,telecommandandtelemetryequipment,andamissionplanningcapability.
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SIVA
Use(s):tacticalUAVforsurveillanceandtargetacquisitioninreal-time,RSTA,firefightingandcoastalsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:INTA,SpainPowerplant:48hpfourcylinder,2-strokedimensions:Length3.8m,Wingspan6.8mWeight:MToW290kg,Maxpayload49kgPerformance:speed180kph;endurance7hr;ceiling4,000mPayload:twoaxisgimbal,FLIR,CCDTVdatalink:PCMtelecommandandtelemetrylinksGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomouswithGPS/IMULaunch:pneumaticramp(optionalzerolengthrocketbooster)Recovery:parachuteandunderfuselageairbags
SKELdARV-150
Use(s):Surveillanceandnaturaldisasterobservation.ManufacturerandCountry:SAAB,SwedenPowerplant:Water-cooled,2-cylinder,2-stroke,fuel-injectedengine.dimensions:Length4m,Rotordiameter3.3mWeight:MToW95kg,Maxpayload55(Combinedfuelandpayload)kgPerformance:speed100kph;enduranceUpto5hr;missionradius100kmPayload:Eo/IR,SARandEW.datalink:UHF-directlinkscontainingsensorandC2data.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.StructureMaterial:CarbonFibre,TitaniumandAluminium.GroundControlStation:UAVControlStation(UCS)enablesintegrationintoanumberofhardwareplatforms.
SKYAGENTI
Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisition,signalintelligence,ordinanceandSensordelivery.ManufacturerandCountry:BAESystems,USAPowerplant:UAVEnginesLtd.38hpGasoline/oilpremix.Single-Rotorair-cooledWankel.dimensions:Height5ft,Wingspanoptional8ft,Rotordiameter22inWeight:Emptyweight95lb,MToW125lb,Maxpayload15lbPerformance:endurance1hover,>2withoptionalwings.hr;ceiling>3000m;missionradius40kmPayload:Customerspecifiedpayloads.BAISeries52GimbaledEo/IR/LaserRangeFinder,FixedEoVideo,SIGnalINTelligence(SIGINT)payloads.datalink:Real-timecommandandcontrolupanddownlinks,Real-timepayloadcontroluplinkandimagerydownlink.Guidance/Tracking:IntegratedGPS/InertialNavigationsystem.Launch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:CarbonFiberandKevlarCompositeconstruction.SystemComponents:NumberofAircraftdependentonmissionrequirements,GroundControlStation,GroundSupportEquipment(enginestarter,fueler/defueler,etc).ElectricalPower:200W(battery)-optionalalternator.GroundControlStation:PortableruggedizedlaptopbasedwithintegratedMovingMap,AircraftStatusdisplayandstreamingpayloaddataimagery.
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SKYBLAdEIV
Use(s):Reconnaissance,Battlefieldsurveillance,Damageassessment,Searchandrescue,Artilleryfiresupport,TargettrackingandMaritimeandcoastalpatrol.ManufacturerandCountry:SingaporeTechnologiesAerospaceandDSo,SingaporePowerplant:dimensions:Length2m,Wingspan3.5mWeight:MToW50kg,Maxpayload12kgPerformance:endurance6-12hr;ceilingUpto15,000ft;range50–80ktPayload:Reconfigurablepayload.Guidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomous.Inflightredirection.Launch:Catapult.Recovery:Netparachute/Airbag,Belly.
SKYFORCE
Use(s):Consistsoffourmaincomponents:autonomousairvehicles;aprimarymissionmanagementgroundcontrolstation;mobilegroundcontroluserterminalsandquickchangepayloads.Threetypes:SkyWatcher,SkyRaiderandSkyLifterManufacturerandCountry:ProxyAviationSystemsInc.,USAPowerplant:Heavyfuelpropulsionoptions.dimensions:Length20ft,Height7.9ft,Wingspan32ftWeight:Emptyweight1,800lb,MToW4,000lb,Maxpayload330–1000lbPerformance:speed:175Dash-110kt;endurance20-30hr;ceiling24,000ft;missionradius100nmPayload:UserDefined,Adaptable,SAR,Eo,IR,SigInt,ComInt,CommunicationsRelay.datalink:Real-timeupload/download,Videodownload.Guidance/
Tracking:Autonomous,GPS/Inertial,RemoteControl/Pre-programmedAutonomous.Launch:AToL.Recovery:AToL.StructureMaterial:AllComposite.ElectricalPower:5.6Kw.GroundControlStation:ControlVanorRemoteUserTerminal.
SKYRAIdER
Use(s):Persistentintelligence,ISR,DBA,communicationsrelayandrequiringthecarriageandreleaseofexternalstores.ManufacturerandCountry:ProxyAviationSystemsInc.,USAPowerplant:LycomingIo-540.250hp100LL.dimensions:Length20ft,Height7.9ft,Wingspan32ftWeight:Emptyweight1,800lb,MToW4,000lb,Maxpayload330–1000lbPerformance:speed175Dash-110kt;endurance20-30hr;ceiling24,000ft;missionradius100nmPayload:UserDefined,Adaptable,SAR,Eo,IR,SigInt,ComInt,CommunicationsRelay.
datalink:Real-timeupload/download,Videodownload.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous,GPS/Inertial,RemoteControl/Pre-programmedAutonomous.Launch:AToL.Recovery:AToL.StructureMaterial:AllComposite.ElectricalPower:5.6Kw.GroundControlStation:ControlVanorRemoteUserTerminal.
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SKYTOTE
Use(s):Payloaddeliverytogroundforces,VToLUAVwithhighspeeddashcapability.Scale-ableconceptdemonstratorprogramindevelopmentforUSAF.ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:RotaryICengine.dimensions:Length2.3m,Wingspan2.4mWeight:MToW113kg,Maxpayload23kgPerformance:speedSpeedstationaryhoverto350kph;endurance1.20hr;ceiling(maxoperating)10,000ftPayload:Re-supplymaterials.datalink:Prototypeengineeringdatalink.Guidance/Tracking:Prototypeautonomousflightcontrolwithpilotinterrupt/redirect.Launch:Verticaltake-offandhover,transitiontolevelflight.Recovery:Transitionfromlevelflighttohoverandverticaldescent.StructureMaterial:Composite.Ground
ControlStation:PrototypeengineeringGroundStation.
SKYWATCHER
Use(s):Persistentsurveillance,ISRoperations,battledamageassessment(BDA),communicationsdatarelay.ManufacturerandCountry:ProxyAviationSystemsInc.,USAPowerplant:LycomingIo-540.250hp100LL.dimensions:Length20ft,Height7.9ft,Wingspan31ftWeight:Emptyweight1,900lb,MToW2,900lb,Maxpayload330-650lbPerformance:speed150Dash-110kt;endurance8-15hr;ceiling20,000ft;missionradius100nmPayload:Userdefined,adaptable,SAR,Eo,IR,SigInt,ComInt,communicationsrelay.datalink:Real-timeupload/download,videodownload.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous,GPS/inertial,remotecontrol/pre-programmedautonomous.Launch:AToL.Recovery:AToL.StructureMaterial:Allcomposite.Electrical
Power:5.6Kw.GroundControlStation:Controlvanorremoteuserterminal.
SMALLAERIALRECONNAISSANCEdEMONSTRATOR(SARd)
Use(s):FlighttestinganddemonstrationofautonomousflightsystemsusingaBergenIndustrialTwinHelicopterManufacturerandCountry:TheCharlesStarkDraperLaboratory,USAPowerplant:BerginTwingasoline2-strokedimensions:Rotordiameter6ftWeight:MToW35lbPerformance:endurance0.20hrPayload:Eocameradatalink:RFuplink/downlink,2.4GHzimagerydownlinkGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousflightLaunch:Autonomousverticaltake-offRecovery:AutonomousverticallandingStructureMaterial:G10compositeframeElectricalPower:16.8voltbatterypowerGroundControlStation:Portable,laptop-basedgroundcontrolunitwithembeddedDGPS,communicationmodems,batteryoperated/28Vexternal/orACexternalpower
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SPERWERB
Use(s):long-endurance,multi-payloadmulti-missionTacticalUAV(includingweaponcarrying).ManufacturerandCountry:SagemDéfenseSécurité,FrancePowerplant:70hp2-strokeengine.dimensions:Length3.9m,Wingspan6.8mWeight:Maxpayload100kgPerformance:speedceiling20,000ft;endurancespeed80ktPayload:Eo/IR/SAR,transmissionrelay,EW(ELINT,CoMINT),weaponcarrying.datalink:150kmLoSsecureddatalink(Kuband),beyondLoSsecuredredundantdatalink(satellite),VHFrelaywithATC.Guidance/Tracking:INS/GPSnavigation,automatedtakeoffandlanding.Launch:Pneumaticcatapult(sameasSperwerSTD).Recovery:Parachuteandairbags.StructureMaterial:Composite,metal.SystemComponents:Groundcontrolstation,aGroundDataTerminal(housingthedigitaldataradiolinkterminal),acatapultlauncher,airvehicles.GroundControlStation:Internal:4or2workstations(missionplanning,management,missionmonitoring,geographicalinformationsystem)with2flatscreens(mouse,trackball,keyboard).Externalcontainer:standardISo;20x15x10ft(HxWxD),19inchrackcontainers.Mobile.
SPERWER-LE
Use(s):LongendurancetacticalUAV,surveillance,targetacquisition,transmissions,EW,weaponcapable.ManufacturerandCountry:SAGEMSA(SAFRAN),FrancePowerplant:70hp2-strokeenginedimensions:Length3.5m,Wingspan6.5mWeight:Maxpayload100kgPerformance:speedceiling20,000ftPayload:Eo/IR,SAR,transmissionrelay,EW(ELINT,CoMINT),weaponcarryingcapability60+kgdatalink:DigitalKuband(15GHz)datalink;transponder/IFFmode3CandVHFrelaywithATCGuidance/Tracking:preprogrammednavigationINSandGPS,automatedtakeoffandlandingLaunch:catapultpneumaticlauncherStructureMaterial:composite(carbonfibre)aluminium,titaniumGroundControlStation:Internal:4or2workstations(missionplanning,management,missionmonitoringwith2flatscreens(mouse,trackball,keyboard).Externalcontainer:standardISo.20x15x10ft(HxWxD)19inchrackcontainers.Mobile.
STd-5
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:SteadicopterLtd.,IsraelPowerplant:46ccPetroleumoctane98.2xtwincylinderZenoahG-23.dimensions:Length1498.6mm,Height559mm,Rotordiameter1,800mmWeight:Emptyweight8kg,Maxpayload8kgPerformance:endurance2hrGuidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomous.PC-basedNavigationsoftwareenablesthecontrolandnavigationbyaGPSsystem.semi-autonomous;manual,andemergency(autohoming).Launch:VToL-fullyautonomousormanualoffsetoptions.Recovery:VToL-fullyautonomousormanualoffsetoptions.GroundControlStation:PC–IBM.RealtimevideocanbedisplayedonthecomputerscreenoranexternalTVscreen.
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SUPERRANGER
Use(s):TACMALE,Multi-payloadlongenduranceUAVsystemforreconnaissance,surveillance,targetacquisitionandartilleryfireadjustmentmissions.ManufacturerandCountry:RUAGAerospace,SwitzerlandPowerplant:4cylinder4strokepistonengine.dimensions:Length6.74m,Wingspan9.48mWeight:MToW500kgPerformance:speed130kt;enduranceupto20hr;ceiling20,000ft;missionradiusupto180kmPayload:Eo/IRpayloads,SyntheticApertureRadar,LaserDesignatororcustomerfurnishedpayloads.
datalink:C,SorKu-Bandlink(primary)andUHF-bandlink(secondary).Guidance/Tracking:Pre-programmed,autonomousordirectcontrol,GPS/INSnavigation.Launch:Conventionalwheeledorhydropneumaticcatapult.Recovery:Conventionalwheeledorskidlandingsystem(fullyautomated).StructureMaterial:RadarandIRstealthshape,fullycomposite.SystemComponents:UAV,launcher,GCS,RCT,MRS(optional).
SURVEYOR600
Use(s):HighspeedmultisensorandmultimissiontacticalUAV–Intelligencereconnaissancewithdeeppenetrationinhostileenvironment.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecurity,FrancePowerplant:MicroTurboTMS18.dimensions:Length4.06m,Wingspan2.3mWeight:MToW350kgPerformance:range400–800kphPayload:Modularmissionpayload(Eo/IR,TV,ESM/ECM,Radar,LaserDesignator).datalink:Secureddatalinksforrealtimetransmission.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous-Re-taskable.Launch:Pneumaticlauncherorbooster.Recovery:Parachuteorpilotedparafoil–Automatic/Manual.StructureMaterial:Composite+Aluminium.
SURVEYOR2500
Use(s):EndurancetacticalUAVsystemforreconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecurity,FrancePowerplant:Rotax914dimensions:Length5.5m,Height1.5m,Wingspan6.9mWeight:MToW450kg,Maxpayload100kgPerformance:endurance12at200kmhrPayload:Modularmissionpayload(Eo:IR,TV,ESM/ECM,Radar,LaserDesignator).datalink:Realtimeimagery.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomouswithorwithoutGPS,orAssisted-Re-taskable.Launch:Runwaytake-offorcatapult.Recovery:Runwaylandingorparachute-optionalAToL.StructureMaterial:Carbon.ElectricalPower:2kW
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SWAN
Use(s):Surveillance,auto-lockupopticalremotesensing,research.ManufacturerandCountry:RMRL,NationalChengKungUniversity.,TaiwanPowerplant:2.1hpFS-120Sdimensions:Length1.56m,Height0.65m,Wingspan2.7mWeight:Emptyweight7kg,MToW12kgPerformance:speed80kph;endurance2hrPayload:CCDcamerain2-axisplatform.datalink:RFcommandandcontrolup/downlink;real-timevideodownlink.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousflight,GPS/AHRSnavigation.Launch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:ConventionalwheeledStructureMaterial:Composite.
T-15
Use(s):Designedforhighdutycycleapplications.ManufacturerandCountry:Arcturus,USAPowerplant:Honda31cc4strokedimensions:Length6ft,Wingspan10ftWeight:MToW36lbPerformance:speed60kt;endurance12+hr;endurancespeed40-50ktGuidance/Tracking:PiccoloPlusautopilot.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Modular.Compositefibreglass.
TAGM65
Use(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:TacticalAerospaceGroup(TAG),USAPowerplant:5.2hp66cc2-stroketwin.dimensions:Length71.65in,Height36.22in,Rotordiameter98.4inWeight:Emptyweight24.25lb,Maxpayload30.86(atsealevel)lbPerformance:speed110kph;endurance4.5hr;ceiling>4000m;endurancespeed100kphPayload:FLIR;SIGINT;SARSystems;ECWandJamming.datalink:GPS/Telemetry.Guidance/Tracking:VideoDownlink/Repeater.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.StructureMaterial:Carbonfibre,composites,aircraftaluminium.ElectricalPower:250amps@500vdc.
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TIHA
Use(s):MediumAltitudeLongEnduranceISTAR.ManufacturerandCountry:TAI-TUSASAerospaceIndustriesInc.,TurkeyPowerplant:SingleTurboprop,pusherconfiguration.dimensions:Length12m,Wingspan20mWeight:Emptyweight1,368kg,MToW3,500kg,Maxpayload500kgPerformance:endurance24hr;ceiling30,000ft;missionradius(LoS)200km;endurancespeed200ktPayload:ASELSANASELFLIR300TandSAR/GMTI.Electro-opticpayloadbeingtheprimarymissionequipment,secondarypayloadvaries.datalink:DualredundantscalableKubandLoSdatalink.Guidance/Tracking:Fullautonomousmodesandstabilityaugmentationmodes,fail-safemodes.INS/GPSnavigation.Redundantflightcriticalsystems.Realtime
telemetryandtelecommand.Launch:Conventionalwheeledautomaticormanual.Recovery:Conventionalwheeledautomaticormanual.StructureMaterial:Fullcompositeairframe,modularstructure.SystemComponents:4-6reconfigurableaircraft,missionpayloads,1GCS,2GDT,1ImageExploitationSystem,1RemoteVideoTerminal,1setofGSE.ElectricalPower:28VDC,dualredundantpowerbus.GroundControlStation:NAToACEIIIshelteredGCS.3consolesfeaturingfullmonitoringandpiloting,missionplanninganddiagnosticsfeatures.
UNMANNEdLITTLEBIRddEMONSTRATOR
Use(s):Re-supply,targetidentificationandtracking,communicationrelay,weaponsdelivery.ManufacturerandCountry:TheBoeingCompany,USAPowerplant:RollsRoyce250-C30R/3M.800+hpJP-4/JP-5.Turboshaft.dimensions:Length23ft,Height8ft,Rotordiameter27.5ftWeight:Emptyweight2300lb,Maxpayloadover2000lbPerformance:speed130kt;ceiling14,000ft;missionradius400nmPayload:MX-15,MX-15Dandothers.datalink:KubandTCDL.Guidance/Tracking:EGIandGPS.Launch:VToL.Autonomouswaypointcontrol.Recovery:VToL.Autonomouswaypointcontrol.StructureMaterial:Aluminiumfuselage.ElectricalPower:7500W.GroundControlStation:Boeingdeveloped+VSMtootherSTANAG4586systems.
Xd-04E“WRAITHE”
Use(s):Reconnaissance.Surveillanceplatformforindustriessuchasforestry,agriculture,aswellassearchandrescue.ManufacturerandCountry:GlobalAerialSurveillanceInc.,USAPowerplant:LithiumIonbatteries.Brushlesselectricmotor.dimensions:Length51in,Wingspan108inWeight:MToW4.8lbPerformance:endurance3hrPayload:Canbeloadedwithdifferentsensorpackagesfortakingairsamplesfornuclearradiation,chemicalagents,andbiologicalwarfare.datalink:Transmittingthatdatainrealtime.Guidance/Tracking:Fullyautonomous.InternalautopilotandGPSguidancesystemStructureMaterial:Carbonandkevlarcomposite.ElectricalPower:14.7VGroundControlStation:Canbelinkedupto10aircraftsimultaneouslyoperatedbyasingleoperator.
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Xd-06SW‘SEAWRAITH’
Use(s):Longrangereconnaissanceandsurveillance,nuclearandchemicaldetectionpackage.ManufacturerandCountry:GlobalAerialSurveillanceInc,USAPowerplant:7hp2xgasolineenginesdimensions:Length10ft,Wingspan20ftWeight:Emptyweight150lb,Maxpayload40lbPerformance:speed130mph;endurance12-24hr;ceiling>15,000ft;endurancespeed75mphPayload:HDcamera,IR,Laserdesignator,Nuclear/chemicaldetection.Launch:Waterlaunchfromport/conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Waterlandinport/conventionalwheeled.
YABHON-M
Use(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedTargetSystems(ATS),partoftheADCoMGroup,UAEPowerplant:50hpdimensions:Length4.3m,Height1.8m,Wingspan5.7mWeight:Emptyweight180kg,MToW280kg,Maxpayload30kgPerformance:speed240kph;endurance13hr;ceiling1800m;endurancespeed210kphPayload:LoSvideoanddatalink,Eo/IR,LDRF.Launch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:Conventionalwheeled.Emergencyparachute.StructureMaterial:FiberglassepoxyElectricalPower:24volts
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SYSTEMSAERIALTARGETS
Aerialtargets(ATs)arerequiredtoreplicateawiderangeofthreatsincludingaircraft,helicopters,anti-shipmissiles,cruisemissilesandUAVs.Theythusplayanimportantroleinrealistictraining.
Thissection,althoughnotanexhaustivelist,describesarangeofjetandpropeller-drivenATsnowinproductionordevelopment.
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Use(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedTargetSystems(ATS),partoftheADCoMGroup,UAEPowerplant:Rotax912UL80hp4-cylinder,4-strokedimensions:Length5m,Height2.12m,Wingspan6.56mWeight:Emptyweight320kg,MToW500kg,Maxpayload30-50kgPerformance:speed250kph;endurance30hr;ceiling4500m;endurancespeed220kphPayload:Eo/IR,LDRF,optionsavailable.Launch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:Conventionalwheeled.Emergencyparachute.ElectricalPower:24volts
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Use(s):observationandCommunications.ManufacturerandCountry:QinetiQ,UnitedKingdomPowerplant:1(x2)kWSolar-electric2xBrushlesselectric/propeller.dimensions:Length7.5m,Height1m,Wingspan18mWeight:Emptyweight32kg,MToW32kg,MaxpayloadUpto3kgPerformance:speed12(EAS)kt;ceiling50,000ft;missionradius:UnlimitedkmPayload:Variousobservation/communications.datalink:Control/telemetry/data/imagery.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousordirected.Launch:Conventional.Recovery:Conventional.StructureMaterial:LightweightCarbon.SystemComponents:Airvehicle,payload,groundsegment.ElectricalPower:Solarelectric.GroundControlStation:Zephyrdedicated.
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Use(s):Zond:airtrafficcontrol,commsrelay.Zond-2:radarandelectro-opticalmonitoringoftheEarth’ssurface.Zond3:lowlevelreconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:Sukoi,RussiaPowerplant:AI-222(Zond1and2)2turbofanenginesdimensions:Weight:MToW12,000(Zond1and2)kg,Maxpayload1,500kgPerformance:endurance18(Zond1and2)hr;ceiling14-16(Zond1and2)kmPayload:Dependentuponmission
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ALKYONUse(s):BasicPerformanceTargetDroneforAntiAircraftArtillery/MANPADmissiletesting,trainingandevaluationtoincludelowsignatureUAVThreatrepresentation(e.g.AsymmetricThreatRepresentation).ManufacturerandCountry:EADS-3SIGMAS.A.AeronauticalandElectronicSystems,GreecePowerplant:11hpMogas,AVGAS.Pistonengine.dimensions:Length2.15m,Wingspan2.07mWeight:Emptyweight24kg,MToW43kg,Maxpayload14kgPerformance:endurance1.1hr;ceiling12,000ft;range70-124ktPayload:RCS
enhancement:Allpassiveandactivemeans.IRradiation:NaturalIR/UVemissionfromengineexposition,IRFlares.CounterMeasure:AllMechanical-Electronic.Visual:SmokeCartridges.other:IFF,Visual/IRCameras,MDI,etc.datalink:Realtimecommandandcontrolupanddownlink,orTelecommand.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomouspre-programmedGPSwaypointnavigationwithin-flightredirectioncapabilityand/orvisualnavigation.Launch:Electromechanicallauncher.Recovery:Twostageparachutesystem.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:Rechargeablebatterypacks.Status:InProduction
BANSHEEUse(s):MediumspeedAerialTarget,threatsimulationforairdefenceweaponsystemstraining,onlandandsea.ManufacturerandCountry:MeggittDefenceSystemsLtd.(MDS),UKPowerplant:MDS520520cc50bhp2strokeengine.option:MDS342,342cc25bhp2strokeengine.dimensions:Length2.95m,Height0.91m,Wingspan2.49mWeight:Emptyweight47.7kg,MToW92kgPerformance:speed52-214kt;endurance>1.5hrPayload:Smokeflares,IRflares,HotNose(BlackBodyIRAugmenter),Decoy,ChaffandIRDispensers,LunebergLenses,RadarAltimeter,SeaSkimmingModule,AcousticandDopplerMDI.datalink:DigitalTelemetry.Guidance/Tracking:MDSRadarTransponderorIntegratedGPS.Launch:CatapultLauncherRecovery:SkidorParachuteStructureMaterial:FuselageisGRPorcarbonfibre.onepiece
compositewing.ElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:InProduction
BQM-34FIREBEEUse(s):Highperformanceaerialtargetsystem.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation,USAPowerplant:GEJ-85-1002850lbs(45.4kg)thrust.dimensions:Length6.9m,Height2.1m,Wingspan3.9mWeight:Emptyweight975.3kg,MToW1046.2kgPerformance:enduranceUpto1.9hr;ceiling60,000ftPayload:WingtipIRor100lbECMpods,Vectorscoringwithtelemetry,Chaffdispensing,IFFandlocatorbeacons,Internal/ExternalRadaraugmentation.Launch:Land-basedorShipboard.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InProduction
BQM-74EUse(s):SubsonicAerialTarget.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation,USAPowerplant:JJP-5/8orJetA-1.Jetpowered.dimensions:Length4m,Wingspan1.8mWeight:MToW455lbPerformance:speed>515(ASL)kt;endurance>1.1hr;ceiling40,000ftPayload:PassiveorActiveRadaraugmentation,Seekersimulation,IRaugmentation,Towsystem,Scoringsystem,IFF,ECM.Guidance/Tracking:GPS/IMULaunch:GroundandShiplaunched.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InProduction
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BQM-74FUse(s):SubsonicAerialTarget.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanCorporation,USAPowerplant:JetFuel.Jetpowered.dimensions:Length4.5m,Wingspan2.1mWeight:MToW281kgPerformance:speed>600(ASL)kt;endurance>2hr;ceiling40,000ftPayload:PassiveorActiveRadaraugmentation,Seekersimulators,IRaugmentation,towsystem,scoringsystems,IFF,ECM.Guidance/Tracking:GPS/IMUavionicssystem.Launch:GroundandShiplaunched.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InProduction
CHUKARIIIUse(s):High-SubsonicAerialJetTarget.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanIntegratedSystems,USAPowerplant:JP-4/5/8dimensions:Length4m,Wingspan1.8mWeight:MToW206.4kgPerformance:speed>525(ASL)kt;endurance>1.1hr;ceiling40,000ftPayload:PassiveorActiveRadaraugmentation,Seekersimulators,IRaugmentation,Towsystems,Scoringsystems,DecoyandChaffdispensers.Guidance/Tracking:GPSWayPointStatus:InProduction
dO–dT25IRUse(s):Cost-efficientmidsubsonictargetdroneforfiringswithIR-guidedweaponsystems.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecuritySystems/MilitaryAirSystems,GermanyPowerplant:2Jetengines.dimensions:Length3.15m,Wingspan2.55mWeight:MToW144kgPerformance:endurance1.4hr;ceiling25,000ftPayload:Radaramplifier(DtoK-band),SETA-3RadarMDI,IFFtransponder,IRCMdispenser,Smokecartrideges,Chaffdispenser.datalink:UHF.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomouspreprogrammedGPSwaypointnavigationwithinflightredirectioncapability.Launch:Pneumaticcatapult.Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InProduction
dO-dT35Use(s):Cost-efficienthigh-speedtargetdroneforfiringswithradar-guidedweaponsystems.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecuritySystems/MilitaryAirSystems,GermanyPowerplant:2Jetengines.dimensions:Length1.8m,Wingspan1.5mWeight:MToW50kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling25,000ftPayload:Radaramplifier(DtoK-band),SETA-3RadarMDI.datalink:UHF.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomouspreprogrammedGPSwaypointnavigationwithinflightredirectioncapability.Launch:PneumaticCatapult.Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InProduction
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dO–dT55Use(s):Cost-efficienthigh-speedair-launchedtargetdroneforthepresentationofARM(AntiRadiationMissile),TASM(TacticalAir-to-SurfaceMissile)andcruisemissiles.ManufacturerandCountry:EADSDefenceandSecuritySystems/MilitaryAirSystems,GermanyPowerplant:Jetengine.dimensions:Length1.65m,Wingspan0.6mWeight:MToW22kgPerformance:ceiling25,000ftdatalink:UHF.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomouspreprogrammedGPSwaypointnavigationwithinflightredirectioncapability.Launch:Airlaunch.Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InProduction
dOLPINEMATS-CUse(s):R/Ctargetdroneforlight/mediumtestingandtrainingplatform.ManufacturerandCountry:PRSStephansen,NorwayPowerplant:25ccsinglecylinder,4.5hptwo-strokeengine.dimensions:Length1.85m,Height0.5m,Wingspan1.80mWeight:Emptyweight8.6kg,MToW12kg,Maxpayload2kgPerformance:speed210(ASL)kph;endurance0.45hr;endurancespeed175(ASL)kphPayload:Specialproximatehitindicatorandwinglevelsystem.Launch:HandRecovery:Parachuteorskidlanding(landorsea).StructureMaterial:Carbonandglassfibercomposite.Status:InProduction
GSAT-200Use(s):MultiRoleFreeFlyingAerialtargetSystem.ManufacturerandCountry:UniversalTargetSystemsLtd,UKPowerplant:62ccPistonengine.dimensions:Length1.8m,Height0.43m,Wingspan2.21mWeight:Emptyweight10kg,MToW>14kgPerformance:speed13-104kt;endurance>0.5hr;ceiling2000mPayload:4smoketrackingflares,4IRflares,Missdistancescoringsystem,laserreflectoraugmentation,Radarreflectivemeshfittedasstandard.Launch:CatapultRecovery:ParachuteorskidlandingStatus:InProduction
GT-4000Use(s):Carriedandreeledoutasastandardtowedtarget,thenreleased.Pre-programmedflightManufacturerandCountry:MeggittDefenseSystems,USAPowerplant:dimensions:Length103.80in,Wingspan28.50inWeight:MToW180lbPerformance:speedGuidance/Tracking:GPS.Launch:Towed.Learjet-35,Falcon-20andGulfstreamcompliant.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InDevelopment
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IRISJETUse(s):HighEndSubsonicTargetDroneforAirDefencemissiletesting,trainingandevaluation.ManufacturerandCountry:EADS-3SIGMAS.A.AeronauticalandElectronicSystems.,GreecePowerplant:JETA1,JP-4,JP-5,JP-8.Turbojetengine.dimensions:Length4.05m,Wingspan2.90mWeight:Emptyweight100kg,MToW200kg,Maxpayload50kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling40,000ft;range195-460ktPayload:RCSenhancement:Allpassiveandactivemeans.IRradiation:NaturalIR/UVCounterMeasure:AllMechanical-Electronic.Visual:SmokeCartridges.other:RadioAltimeter,IFF,Visual/IRCameras,MDI,etc.datalink:Realtime
commandandcontrolup/downlink.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomouspre-programmedGPSwaypointnavigationwithin-flightredirectioncapability.Launch:Electromechanical/PneumaticLauncher.Recovery:TwoStageparachutesystemStructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:Rechargeablebutterypacks/onboardAC/DCGen.Status:InProduction
IRISPROPUse(s):PropellerTargetDroneforAirDefencemissiletesting,trainingandevaluation.ManufacturerandCountry:EADS-3SIGMAS.A.AeronauticalandElectronicSystems.,GreecePowerplant:38hpMogas,AVGAS.ReciprocalEngine.dimensions:Length3.35m,Height0.88m,Wingspan2.90mWeight:Emptyweight60kg,MToW110kg,Maxpayload45kgPerformance:endurance1.5hr;ceiling16,000ft;range98-175ktPayload:RCSenhancement:Allpassiveandactivemeans.IRradiation:NaturalIR/UVemissionfromJetengineexposition,IRFlares.CounterMeasure:AllMechanical-Electronic.Visual:SmokeCartridges.other:RadioAltimeter,IFF,
Visual/IRCameras,MDI,etcdatalink:Realtimecommandandcontrolup/downlink.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomouspre-programmedGPSwaypointnavigationwithin–flightredirectioncapability.Launch:ElectromechanicalLauncher.Recovery:TwoStageparachutesystem.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:Rechargeablebutterypacks.Status:InProduction
JORdANARROWUse(s):AerialtargetintendedfordefenceweapontrainingandT&Eforclose-inandshort-rangeweaponsystems.ManufacturerandCountry:JordanAdvancedRemoteSystems,JordanPowerplant:38hpRotaryengine.dimensions:Length3m,Height0.6m,Wingspan2.2mWeight:MToW60kg,Maxpayload15kgPerformance:speed450(Rotaryengine)kph;endurance2hr;ceiling50-5000mPayload:Visualaugmentationforopticaltracking,IRandactiveandpassiveaugmentation,IRcountermeasures,active/passiveradarcountermeasures,scoringequipmentandother-IFFetc.Guidance/Tracking:onboarddigitalautomaticcontrolsystemwithGPS-based
navigation.Pre=programmableautonomousmode,changeablein-flight.Launch:Pneumaticcatapult.Recovery:Parachute(Floatationequipmentandemergencybeaconforabovewateroperations)..StructureMaterial:Glass-fibreandaluminum.SystemComponents:4-8UAVs,GCS,catapultlauncherandgroundsupportequipment.Status:InProduction
KALKARA(MQM-107E)Use(s):SubsonicAerialTarget.ManufacturerandCountry:BAESYSTEMSFlightSystems,USAPowerplant:TRI60-5Model220turbojet.Microturbojetengine.dimensions:Length5.71m,Height1.54m,Wingspan3.02mWeight:MToW662(withbooster)kgPerformance:speed548kt;endurance>2hr;ceiling40,000ftPayload:AdvanceRadarMissileScorer(ARMS)vectorscoringsystems(withsensorsfittedtotheaircraft).MDIscoringsystem(withsensorsfittedtothetowedtargets).HayesUniversalTowedTargetSystem(HUTTS),usingTPT6A/7IRTowsandTRX-17RFTows.Guidance/Tracking:GPSStatus:InProduction
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KEKLIKUse(s):AerialTargetSystemforTracking/TrainingExercises.ManufacturerandCountry:TAI-TUSASAerospaceIndustriesInc.,TurkeyPowerplant:2.5hp1xSuperTigreG90glowfuelengine.Alternative:2.8hpoS-Max91Fxengine.dimensions:Length1.37m,Height0.32m,Wingspan1.6mWeight:Emptyweight7kg,MToW10kgPerformance:speed150kph;endurance1hrPayload:RCSenhancement.datalink:VHFuplink(UHFvideodownlinkoptional).Guidance/Tracking:VisualControlwithinLoSLaunch:BungeeCatapultlaunchingasstandard.ConventionalwheeledToandLandingoptional.Recovery:Parachutelanding.Landingonthebellyskidisalsopossible.StructureMaterial:Deltawing,allcompositeairframeElectricalPower:4.8VbatterypackStatus:InProduction
LAKSHYAUse(s):Highperformance,re-usableaerialtarget.ManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticalDevelopmentEstablishment(ADS),IndiaPowerplant:dimensions:Length5.92m,Wingspan3mWeight:MToW630kgPerformance:endurance>0.5hr;ceiling9000(clean)mPayload:CarriestwotowedIRorRFsignatureaugmented.Two-bodiescanbefittedwithascoringsystem,acousticordopplerMissDistanceindicators.Visualaugmentation-smokegeneration.Launch:Zerolengthlauncher;Rocketassistedtake-off.Land/shiplaunched.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InProduction
LOCATS2Use(s):Highperformanceaerialtarget.Provideseffectiveairdefencetrainingbysimulatingthespeedandcharacteristicsofthemodernfighterandotheraircraft.ManufacturerandCountry:ISTDynamics,SouthAfricaPowerplant:38kW2-stroke500cc.dimensions:Wingspan3.2mWeight:MToW70kg,Maxpayload18kgPerformance:;enduranceUpto1hr;range120to300kphPayload:IRand/orSmokeFlares,RadarorAcousticScoringSystems,LaserReflectiveTape,SmokeTrail.Launch:ZeroLengthPneumatic.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InProduction
MINIATUREAIRLAUNCHEddECOY(MALd)Use(s):ThedesignatedADM-160Bisahigh-fidelitydecoytargetabletoincorporateelectronicpackagesthatcanmimicradarsignituresofseveraldifferenttypesoffastattackaircraft.EntryintoservicewiththeUSAFisslatedtobe2008.ManufacturerandCountry:RaytheonMissileSystems,USAPowerplant:Turbojetenginedimensions:Length112,0in,Height14.7in,Wingspan53.8inWeight:MToW250lbPerformance:speedPayload:Imagesensorforstrikedamageassessment.Jammingpayload.Guidance/Tracking:GPS.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InDevelopment
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MIRACH100/5Use(s):High-Subsonic,SubscaleAerialTarget&ThreatSimulator.ManufacturerandCountry:GalileoAvionicaS.p.A.,ItalyPowerplant:MicroTurboJP4,JP5,JP8.Turbojetengine.dimensions:Length4,07m,Height0,89m,Wingspan2.3mWeight:MToW330kg,Maxpayload60kgPerformance:speed0.85m;endurance1.5hr;ceiling12,500mPayload:ActiveandpassiveRCSaugmenters,IRaugmenters,IRandchaffdispenser(IRCM/AandIRCM/M),simultaneouscarriageof2Towedbodysystems(IR,active/passiveRFTowtargets)or2AirLaunchedAutonomousexpendablehigh-subsonictargets(Locusta),etc.datalink:linkcontrolrange>120KmGuidance/Tracking:ManualorAutomatic.Launch:2xJAToBoostersRecovery:Parachute,SeaorGround.StructureMaterial:Composite
AluminiumAlloyandCarbonFibre.ElectricalPower:1.8KwStatus:InProduction
MSAT-500Use(s):Multi-rolefreeflyingaerialtargetsystem.ManufacturerandCountry:UniversalTargetSystemsLtd,UKPowerplant:UTS-320Rotaryoralternative.dimensions:Length2.85m,Height0.62m,Wingspan2.60mWeight:Emptyweight46kg,MToW>82kgPerformance:endurance>1.2hr;ceiling>5000mPayload:16smoketrackingflares,16IRflares,MissDistanceScoringSystems,laserreflectoraugmentation,chaffdispensers,5&7.5inchLuneberglens,cornerarrays,Radartransponder,sleevetowing,targettowing.Guidance/Tracking:optical,GPSorradarwithfulltelemetry,flightdatarecording,multitargetandnavalcapability.Launch:Catapultorpneumatic.Recovery:Parachuteorskidlanding.Status:InProduction
NISHANTJ-1000Use(s):HighSpeedTurbo-JetAerialTarget.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:60lbStaticthrustfullflowmini-turbojet.dimensions:Length3.06m,Height0.89m,Wingspan2.2mWeight:Emptyweight16kg,MToW35kg,Maxpayload12kgPerformance:speedkph;endurance0.5hr;ceiling7,000ft;range250-300kphPayload:Upto8smokeflares.Upto8infra-redflares.Combinationsofflaresmaybecarriedandactivatedasrequired.RadarAltimeterModule.SurveillanceModule,acousticand
DopplerRadarMDIsystempayloadsmaybemixedandcarriedsimultaneously.datalink:UHF/L/SBands.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:IFCS-6000IntegratedFlightControlSystem.Tracking&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodulewithdatalogging/display.Launch:Wheeled.Recovery:SkidLandingorParachuteStructureMaterial:Composites.SystemComponents:AirVehiclesx4,GroundControlStation(GSE),AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS),FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS).GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDC.Status:InProduction
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NISHANMK-IIUse(s):Aerialtarget.ManufacturerandCountry:IntegratedDynamics,PakistanPowerplant:22hpTwin-cylinderpistonengine.dimensions:Length2.95m,Height0.89m,Wingspan2.79mWeight:Emptyweight30kg,MToW46kg,Maxpayload12kgPerformance:endurance0.45hr;ceiling2,000m;range128-377kphPayload:Upto8smokeflares.Upto16infra-redflares.Combinationsofflaresmaybecarriedandactivatedasrequired.Luneberglenses,radaraltimeter.‘Sea-Skimming’module,surveillance,real-timecamera
module.AcousticandDopplerradarMDI.datalink:UHF/L/SBands.Guidance/Tracking:Stabilization:IFCS-6000IntegratedFlightControlSystem.Tracking&Telemetry:ID-TM6GPSanddatatelemetrymodulewithsoftwaregraphicsinterfacedisplay.Launch:Pneumaticlauncher.Recovery:Skidlandingorparachute.StructureMaterial:Allcomposite.SystemComponents:AirVehiclesx4;GroundControlStation(GSE);AntennaTrackingSystem(ATS);FieldSupportSubsystem(FSS),GroundSupportEquipment(GSE).ElectricalPower:6V/12V/13.8VDC.Status:InProduction
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PERSEASMULTIROLEUse(s):MidsubsonicTargetDroneforAirDefencemissiletesting,trainingandevaluation(SingleJet(PSJ)andTwinJet(PTJ)engineconfiguration).ManufacturerandCountry:EADS-3SIGMAS.A.AeronauticalandElectronicSystems.,GreecePowerplant:JETA1,JP-4,JP-5,JP-8Jetengine.dimensions:Length2.93m,Wingspan2.21mWeight:Emptyweight35(PTJ)kg,MToW90(PTJ)kg,Maxpayload15(PTJ)kgPerformance:speed135-230(PTJ)kt;endurance0.55(PTJ)hr;ceiling20,000ftPayload:RCSenhancement:Allpassiveandactivemeans.IRradiation:NaturalIR/UVemissionfromJetengineexposition,IRFlares.CounterMeasure:AllMechanical-Electronic.Visual:SmokeCartridges.other:RadioAltimeter,IFF,Visual/IRCameras,MDI,etc.datalink:Realtimecommandandcontrolup/downlink.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomouspre-programmedGPSwaypointnavigationwithin–flightredirectioncapability.Launch:Electromechanicallauncher.Recovery:TwoStageparachutesystem.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:Rechargeablebatterypacks.Status:InProduction
PHOENIXJETUse(s):HighspeedaerialtargetManufacturerandCountry:AirAffairs,AustraliaPowerplant:Jetenginedimensions:length2.2m,wingspan2mWeight:Dry12kg,MToW55kgPerformance:Maxspeed300kt,endurance60minPayload:IR,continuousorpulsedsmoke,MDI,radarlensGuidance/Tracking:UAVNavigationAP04autopilotLauncher:BungeeandpneumaticlauncherRecovery:ParachuteStructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:Inproduction
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PHOENIXTWINJETUse(s):HighspeedaerialtargetManufacturerandCountry:AirAffairs,AustraliaPowerplant:Twojetenginesdimensions:length2.2m,wingspan2mWeight:Dry22kg,MToW75kgPerformance:Maxspeed400kt,endurance110minutesPayload:IR,continuousorpulsedsmoke,MDI,radarlensGuidance/Tracking:UAVNavigationAP04autopilotLauncher:BungeeandpneumaticlauncherRecovery:ParachuteStructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:UnderDevelopment,productionduetostart2008
SCRABUse(s):TargetforCannon&Missile.ManufacturerandCountry:SCR/SistemasdeControlRemoto,SpainPowerplant:Turbine.dimensions:Length1900mm,Wingspan1700mmWeight:MToW20kgPerformance:endurancespeed360kphPayload:IR,smoke,radarlens,MDI.datalink:Up&downto40kmrange.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousGPSnavigationsystem.Launch:6mbungeelauncherRecovery:ParachuteStructureMaterial:Carbonfiber&PVCcore.ElectricalPower:12v.Status:InProduction
SKEETER(BQM-167A)Use(s):SubsonicAerialTarget.ManufacturerandCountry:BoeingandCompositeEngineeringInc.(CEi),USAPowerplant:Microturbojetengines.dimensions:Length6.1m,Wingspan3.3mWeight:Performance:speed650mph;endurance3hr;ceiling50,000ftPayload:Radarenhancers,IRsources,countermeasures,scoringdevices,andtowedtargets.Launch:Rail.Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:Carbonfibrecomposites.Status:InProduction
SKUAUse(s):High-speedaerialtarget.ManufacturerandCountry:DenelAerospaceSystems,RSAPowerplant:dimensions:Length6m,Wingspan3.57mWeight:Maxpayload70(internal)kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling12,000mPayload:Twohardpointsavailabletocarrytow-targetsandsignatureenhancementequipment.Guidance/Tracking:Controllablerange:200km(LoS)Launch:Rocketassisted.Zero-lengthlauncherdeployableonlandoratsea.Recovery:Twostageparachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InProduction
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SNIPEMK15Use(s):Lowspeedaerialtarget.ManufacturerandCountry:MeggittDefenceSystemsLtd.(MDS),UKPowerplant:62ccAir-cooled,singlecylinder,2strokeenginedimensions:Length1.6m,Wingspan2.2mWeight:Performance:speed60-200kph;endurance>0.5(mixedthrottlesettings)hrPayload:Upto4smoketrackingflares,Upto4infraredflares,MinidopplerradarMissDistanceIndicatorsystems.Guidance/Tracking:DigitalproportionalPCMsystemLaunch:LightweightCatapultLauncherorbyhandRecovery:SkidorParachuteElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:InProduction
SNIPEMK5Use(s):Low-mediumspeedaerialtarget.ManufacturerandCountry:MeggittDefenceSystemsLtd.(MDS),UKPowerplant:MDS342342cc25bhp2strokeenginedimensions:Length2.67m,Wingspan3.2mWeight:Performance:speed70-287kph;endurance<1.1hrPayload:Upto16smoketrackingflares,Upto8infraredflares,ChaffandIRdecoydispensers,2x190mm(7.5in)Luneberglenses,AcousticanddopplerradarMissDistanceIndicatorsystems,Towedtargetbannersandsleeves.Guidance/Tracking:Digitalreal-timetelemetrydatalinkwithintegratedGPSreceiver.Launch:CatapultLauncher.Recovery:SkidorParachute.ElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:InProduction
TUNdERUse(s):TargetDrone,Missileevaluationandtesting.ManufacturerandCountry:SATUMA,PakistanPowerplant:38hpgasoline1xtwostrokedimensions:Length2.83m,Wingspan3.05(Deltawing)mWeight:MToW68kg,Maxpayload15kgPerformance:speed300kph;endurance1.5hrPayload:Upto16smokeorIRflares(oracombination).datalink:CommandLinkGuidance/Tracking:Remotecontrol/opticalLaunch:CatapultlauncherRecovery:Parachute/BellylandingStructureMaterial:CompositesStatus:InProduction
TURNA/SANd/GUse(s):AerialTargetSystemforTrackingandLiveFiring.ManufacturerandCountry:TAI-TUSASAerospaceIndustriesInc.,TurkeyPowerplant:UELAR741wankel38hp1xenginedimensions:Length2.6m,Height0.57m,Wingspan2.3(/S);2.7(/G)mWeight:Emptyweight45kg,Maxpayload(onboard)15;(towed)10kgPerformance:speed400kph;endurance1.5hrPayload:IRFlares,SmokeGenerators,MissedDistanceIndicator,IRS/RCSEnhancement,TargetSleeve.datalink:VHFuplink,UHFtelemetryandvideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:VisualControlandstabilityaugmentionfor/Sversion.GPSGuidancefor/Gversion,nosecameraoptional.Launch:BungeeCatapultlaunchingasstandard.ConventionalwheeledToandLandingoptional.Recovery:Parachutelanding.Landingonthebellyskidisalsopossible.StructureMaterial:Deltawing,V-tail,allcompositeairframeElectricalPower:12VbatteryStatus:InProduction
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VINdICATORUse(s):Target,UAV,Testplatformfornewavionics.ManufacturerandCountry:MeggittDefenceSystemsCanada,CanadaPowerplant:UAVAeroengine–AR73135hpdimensions:Length2.72m,Height0.51m,Wingspan2.59mWeight:Emptyweight68kg,MToW84kgPerformance:speed322kph;endurance1.5hr;ceiling3000(withRadaralt.)mPayload:Flares,smokes,Radartransponders,MDIscoringsystems,Radaraltimeters,Radarreflectors,laserreflectors,CamerasandHRSS-HelicopterRadarSignatureSimulator.
datalink:LineofsightRFcommunicationsat9600baud,withVideoat2300-2400MHz.Guidance/Tracking:Guidanceandtrackingassistedthrough12ChannelGPSsignalsatboththeavionicsandControlstation.3axisVerticalGyroisusedforAttitudecontrol.Launch:GenerallywithPneumaticCatapultRecovery:ParachuteorSkid/BellylandingStructureMaterial:90%Fiberglasswithwoodandplasticstructuralmembers.ElectricalPower:196Watt(28Vand7A)AlternatorStatus:InProduction
VOOdOOUse(s):HighspeedAerialTarget,threatsimulationforairdefenceweaponsystemstraining,onlandandsea.ManufacturerandCountry:MeggittDefenceSystemsLtd.(MDS),UKPowerplant:“Fury”955cc145bhp4strokeengine.dimensions:Length3.65m,Height1.03m,Wingspan3.90mWeight:Emptyweight155kg,MToW230kgPerformance:speed90-311kt;endurance>2.5hrPayload:Adjustableradarcrosssectionthroughpassiveandactivedevices.PyrotechnicandblackbodyIRaugmentation.Integral,smokeplumevisualaugmentation.IRandchaffdecoydispensingpods.Radaraltimeter,sea-skimmingmodule.datalink:DigitalTelemetry.Guidance/Tracking:GPSLaunch:PneumaticLauncher.Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:Highproportioncarboncompositematerials.Composite
wing.ElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:InProduction
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SYSTEMSMUA,UCAV,LETHALUA
Micro/miniunmannedaircraft(MUA)areplayingasignificantroleintheGlobalWaronTerrorism.MostoftheMUAincorporatedinthissectionhavethecommonfactorofbeingabletobelaunchedbyhandand/orbungee.
AttheotherendofthecostequationfromMUAaretheunmannedcombataerialvehicles(UCAVs)andlethalunmannedAircraft.UCAVslistedhereareallindifferentstagesofdevelopmentandtestingandwhentheyultimatelyenterservicewillcarrytheirmunitionsinternally.ItisworthnotingthatalmostalltheseentriesformpartofaprogrammethatwillbecomethefinalUCAVproduct.
LethalUAareclassedasthosevehiclesthathaveasinglebuiltinwarheadbutdonotcarryadditionalmunitionsinternallyorexternally.Theseaircraftcanloiterin-theatreandselectatarget,ifnotpre-programmedtostrike.
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ALAdINUse(s):Surveillance,reconnaissanceandtargetacquisitionandlocationinrealtime.ManufacturerandCountry:EMT,GermanyPowerplant:WElectricmotor.dimensions:Length1.4m,Wingspan1.46mWeight:MToW(approx.)3kgPerformance:speed45-90kph;endurance0.5hr;ceiling3,000(ISA)m;missionradius>5kmPayload:ColourorIRvideocameras.datalink:Controlandvideo/telemetryinrealtime,jammingresistant.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousGPSwaypointnavigation,manualflightmode,provisionforautonomousreturntobase.Launch:Handorbungeelaunch.Recovery:Deepstall.StructureMaterial:Glassfibrecomposite.ElectricalPower:RechargeableLithium-Polymerbatteries.Status:InProduction
AVATARP2Use(s):Tacticalsurveillanceandreconnaissance;Communicationsrelay;Searchandrescue.ManufacturerandCountry:CodarraAdvancedSystemsPtyLtd,AustraliaPowerplant:Li-Porechargeablebattery1xbrushlesselectricmotor.dimensions:Length1.65m,Wingspan2.55mWeight:MToW5.5kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling300m;endurancespeed55kphPayload:Modularoptions:ColourCCDvideodownlink;Remotelyactuatedhighresolutiondigitalcamerawithvideodownlink;Real-timeIRvideoModularoptions:ColourCCDvideodownlink;Remotelyactuatedhighresolutiondigitalcamerawithvideodownlink.datalink:RFTTLup/downlink,L-band.Guidance/Tracking:GPS,autonomouswaypointnavigationwithprogrammableloiterpatterns.Canbepreprogrammedandretaskedinflight.Launch:Hand.
Recovery:Parachute.StructureMaterial:CarbonFibre.ElectricalPower:10Ah,18.5Vnom.Status:InProduction
AzIMUT2Use(s):closerangesurveillanceandaerosondeManufacturerandCountry:ALCoRETechnologiesSA,FrancePowerplant:600Wlithiumpolymer1brushlesselectricmotordimensions:Length1.82m,Height0.30m,Wingspan2.90mWeight:MToW9kg,Maxpayload2kgPerformance:speed120kph;endurance2hr;ceiling300m;missionradius10km;endurancespeed60kphPayload:ILLorCDDon2axesgimblepilotedwithreal-timevideodown-link.datalink:SbandandanalogicGuidance/Tracking:Auto-pilotandGPSLaunch:Handlauncherorautomaticcatapultfortake-offRecovery:skidlandingStructureMaterial:compositematerials,epoxyKevlarcarbonStatus:InProduction
BAYRAKTARUse(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:Kalebaykar,TurkeyPowerplant:Li-Polbattery.dimensions:Length1.2m,Wingspan1.6mWeight:Emptyweight3.5kg,MToW5kg,Maxpayload1kgPerformance:speed50kt;endurance1(cruise)hr;ceiling15,000ftPayload:Analogueanddigitalcameras.IRcamera.datalink:Spreadspectrumfrequency.128Bitencrypteddigitalradiosignal.902-928MHzISMband.20kmLoScomms.Guidance/Tracking:Waypointnavigation(GPS,D-GPS,INS)Launch:Autonomoushandlaunch.Recovery:Autonomousbellylandingorparachute.StructureMaterial:Composites.Status:InProduction
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BIOdRONEUse(s):closerangesurveillanceandaerosonde.Biomimeticraptor.ManufacturerandCountry:ALCoRETechnologiesSA,FrancePowerplant:1,200WLithiumpolymerbatteriesbrushlesselectricmotordimensions:Length1.8m,Height0.3m,Wingspan3.4m,Fuselagelength1mWeight:Emptyweight6kg,MToW9kg,Maxpayload3kgPerformance:speed70kt;endurance2hr;ceiling300m;missionradius20km;endurancespeed32ktPayload:ILorcolourCCDcamerawithreal-timevideodownlinkdatalink:S-bandGuidance/Tracking:remotecontrolandGPSLaunch:butterflysystemRecovery:skidlandingStatus:InDevelopment
BIRdEYE400Use(s):Realtimeday/nightimagerydataforlawenforcementand“over-the-Hill”reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:dimensions:Length0.8m,Wingspan2.2mWeight:MToW5.6kg,Maxpayload1.2kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling1000(AGL)ftPayload:GimballedVideoCamera.Launch:Handorbungeelaunch.ElectricalPower:Electrical.Status:InProduction
BIRdEYE500Use(s):Providesreal-timeday/nightimagerydataforlaw-enforcementandoverthehillreconnaissance/surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:Electric.dimensions:Length1.6m,Wingspan2mWeight:MToW5kgPerformance:speed60kt;endurance1hr;missionradius10kmPayload:GimballedvideocameraLaunch:HandorbungeeStatus:InDevelopment
BOOMERANGUse(s):Longendurance,mediumrangetacticalsystemManufacturerandCountry:BlueBirdAeroSystems,IsraelPowerplant:Electrical(batteriesandfuelcells)dimensions:Length1m,Width25cm,Wingspan2.75mWeight:9kgPerformance:Range40km,endurance6hrPayloads:1.2kg,day/IRstabilisedpayloadwithtrackerdatalink:SecuredigitalGuidance/Tracking:FullyautonomousLaunch:CatapultRecovery:ParachutesystemwithairbagStructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:BackpackGCU
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BOOMERANGV2Use(s):Surveillance/Reconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:BlueBirdAeroSystems,IsraelPowerplant:Electric.dimensions:Length1.1m,Height0.3m,Wingspan2.4mWeight:MToW5kg,Maxpayload1.2kgPerformance:speed120km;endurance2.5hr;ceiling500mPayload:Eo/IR-pan,tiltandzoom.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous.Launch:Handorcatapult.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InDevelopment
BUSHMASTERUse(s):Reconnaissance/Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberflightLtd,UnitedKingdomPowerplant:dimensions:Length0.9m,Height0.11m,Wingspan2mWeight:Emptyweight2kg,MToW2kg,Maxpayload250(Bodycamera)gPerformance:speed70kt;endurance1.5hr;ceiling16,500(MSL)ftPayload:Wingandbodymountedcamerasdatalink:Multi4channelmicrowavedown-link.Guidance/Tracking:GPS.Launch:Hand.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InDevelopment
BUSTERUse(s):Reconnaissance/Surveillance/CommsRelayManufacturerandCountry:MissionTechnologies,Inc,USAPowerplant:0.5cuindimensions:Length40in,Wingspan48inWeight:Empty9lb,MToW13lb,Maxpayload3lbPerformance:speed65kt;endurance4+hrs;ceiling12,000ft;missionradius20nm;endurancespeed35ktPayload:VideoEo/IRdatalink:RealTimeTelemetryandControlGuidance/Tracking:GPS/AltitudeHeadingReferenceSystemLaunch:ManPortableRailLaunchRecovery:Parachute/SkidStructureMaterial:CompositeKevlar/GlassSystemComponents:Aircraft,GroundControlStation,AntennasElectricalPower:12volt/50wattStatus:InProduction
CAROLOP330Use(s):Surveillanceandreconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:MavionicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:350WBattery.Electricalbrushlessmotor.dimensions:Length1.35m,Height0.30m,Wingspan3.3mWeight:Emptyweight4.5kg,MToW5kg,Maxpayload0.5kgPerformance:speed60kt;endurance1.5hr;ceiling7,000m;missionradius65kmPayload:Digitalstillcamera.datalink:Bi-directional,>8kmrange.Guidance/Tracking:“Carolo”Autopilot(GPS/INS).Launch:Hand.Recovery:Skid.StructureMaterial:Glass/carbonfibre.SystemComponents:Aircraft,groundcontrolnotebookwithantenna.ElectricalPower:170W.Status:InProduction
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CAROLOP50Use(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:MavionicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:50WLithiumpolymerbattery.Electricmotor.dimensions:Length0.4m,Wingspan0.5mWeight:MToW550gPerformance:speed40kt;endurance0.5hr;ceiling>1,500ftPayload:Videocameradatalink:Bi-directionaldata&commandlink,seperatedown-linkforreal-timeimagery.Guidance/Tracking:MavionicsAutopilot:GPS/INS-basedflightcontrolsystem,autonomouswaypointnavigationwithemergencymanagement.Launch:HandRecovery:SkidStructureMaterial:CompositeStatus:InDevelopment
CAROLOT200Use(s):surveillance,reconnaissance,georeferencedimaging,meteorologicalmeasurements.ManufacturerandCountry:MavionicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:2x250WBattery.ortwinelectricalbrushlessmotor.dimensions:Length1.37m,Height0.34m,Wingspan2mWeight:Emptyweight4.5kg,MToW6kg,Maxpayload1.5kgPerformance:speed35kt;endurance1hr;ceiling>4,000m;missionradius40kmPayload:Digitalstillcamera,videocamera,thermalcamera,meteorologicalsensorsuite.datalink:Bi-directional,>8kmrange.Guidance/Tracking:“Carolo”Autopilot(GPS/INS).Launch:Handandbungeelaunch.Recovery:SkidStructureMaterial:Glass/carbonfibre.SystemComponents:Aircraft,groundcontrolnotebookwithantenna.ElectricalPower:upto345W.Status:InProduction
CASPERUse(s):Description:Tacticalsurveillanceandreconnaissance,specialoperations,lawenforcement,perimetersecurity,targetacquisition..ManufacturerandCountry:TopIVision,IsraelPowerplant:Electric.dimensions:Length1.7m,Wingspan2mWeight:MToW4.7kg,Maxpayload240gPerformance:speed38kt;endurance1.5hr;ceiling250m;missionradius10kmPayload:Eo/IR.datalink:Realtimecontinuesvideo&telemetrydatatransmission.Launch:Hand.Recovery:Softflairtobelly.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InDevelopment
CASPER420Use(s):Tacticalsurveillanceandreconnaissance,specialoperations,lawenforcement,perimetersecurity,targetacquisition.ManufacturerandCountry:TopIVision,IsraelPowerplant:50ccdimensions:Length2.5m,Wingspan4.2mWeight:MToW12kgPerformance:speed60kt;endurance4hr;missionradius50kmPayload:Eo,IRdatalink:Realtimecontinuesvideo&telemetrydatatransmission.Launch:Catapult/wheelsStatus:InProduction
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COPTER1BUse(s):Aerialphotographyandmovies,inspectionandcontrolofinstallationsandequipment,reconnaissance,surveillanceandcontrol,protectionandsurveillanceofsensitivesites,bordersandurbanareas,publicsafetymissions,missionsinpollutedareas.ManufacturerandCountry:SURVEYCopter,FrancePowerplant:26ccpetrolenginedimensions:Length2m,Height:0.75m,Wingspan:1.8mWeight:MToW15kg,Maxpayload5kgPerformance:Cruisingspeed40kph;endurance45min;ceiling4,920ft;range5kmPayload:DaylightandIRdatalink:DigitalGuidance/Tracking:Waypoint,assistedmode,automaticreturnLaunch:VerticalandautomaticRecovery:VerticalandautomaticStructurematerial:AluminiumandcompositeGroundcontrolstation:YesStatus:Inproduction
COPTER4Use(s):Aerialphotographyandcinema,inspectionandcontrolofinstallationsandequipment,reconnaissance,surveillanceandcontrol,protectionandsurveillanceofsensitivesites,bordersandurbanareas,publicsafetymissions,missionsinpollutedareas.ManufacturerandCountry:SURVEYCopter,FrancePowerplant:2x26ccpetrolenginedimensions:Length2m,Height:0.9m,Rotordiameter:2.2m(HeightofSkySight:1.1m)Weight:MToW25kg,Maxpayload10kgPerformance:Cruisingspeed40kph;endurance1.5hr;ceiling4,920ft;range8kmPayload:DaylightandIRdatalink:DigitalGuidance/Tracking:Waypoint,assistedmode,automaticreturnLaunch:VerticalandautomaticRecovery:VerticalandautomaticStructurematerial:AluminiumandcompositeGroundcontrolstation:YesStatus:Inproduction
CYBERSCOUTUse(s):Surveillanceandtargeting.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberDefenseSystemsInc.,USAPowerplant:ElectricandGasTurbine.dimensions:Length96in,Wingspan96inWeight:Maxpayload6to45(includingbatteriesandfuel)lbPerformance:speed75(Electric)and250(Gasturbine)mph;endurance75hrPayload:Eo/IRsensorsorexplosives.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous.Launch:VToL.Recovery:AutoVToL.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InDevelopment
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CYBERBUGUse(s):Surveillanceandtargeting.ManufacturerandCountry:CyberDefenseSystemsInc,USAPowerplant:RechargeablebatteryElectric.dimensions:Length30to60in,Wingspan55inWeight:MToW7.5lb,Maxpayload2to5lbPerformance:endurance1.5hr;endurancespeed35mphGuidance/Tracking:Autonomous.Launch:Hand.Recovery:AutoSkid.Status:InProduction
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dESERTHAWKFPASSUse(s):Forceprotection,sub-tacticalreconnaissance&surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:LockheedMartin(SkunkWorks),USAPowerplant:ElectricMotordimensions:Length32in,Wingspan52inWeight:MToW6.5–7.0lbPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling500ftPayload:Electro-opticalorInfraredvideodatalink:USMilitaryFrequenciesGuidance/Tracking:LockheedMartinautopilotLaunch:BungeeRecovery:AutomaticLandingStructureMaterial:DurableFoamElectricalPower:Aircraft-batteries;GCS-batteriesorACinputStatus:InProduction
dVF-2000Use(s):Reconnaissance,surveillanceandcontrol,protectionandsurveillanceofsensitivesites,bordersandurbanareas,publicsafetymissions,missionsinpollutedareas.ManufacturerandCountry:SURVEYCopter,FrancePowerplant:Electricaldimensions:Length1.2m,Height:0.3m,Wingspan:3mWeight:MToW7.8kg,Maxpayload1kgPerformance:Cruisingspeed60kph;endurance1.5hr;ceiling8,200ftPayload:DaylightandIRdatalink:Digital
Guidance/Tracking:Waypoint,assistedmode,automaticreturnLaunch:ByhandorcatapultRecovery:AutomaticlandingStructurematerial:CompositeGroundcontrolstation:YesStatus:Inproduction
dRAGONEYEUse(s):USMCLightInfantry,DismountedUrbanWarfare.ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc.,USAPowerplant:W2x200WDCelectricdimensions:Length0.9m,Wingspan1.1mWeight:MToW2.7kgPerformance:endurance0.5-1(SingleUseBattery)hr;ceiling10,000ft;endurancespeed35ktPayload:DaylightEocolorpayload,twocameras,Point-of-Viewswitchableinflight:ForwardlookandSidelook,fixedField-of-View.optionalNightIRMicrobolometerpayload,singlecameraPoint-of-View,Sidelookpayload,fixedFoV.datalink:Uplink/Downlink.Guidance/Tracking:LaptopComputerMapping,In-FlightRe-Programming,FullyAutonomousoperation.Launch:2-manBungeeLaunch.Recovery:AutonomousWaypointtoConventionalHorizontalLanding.
StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:RuggedizedSmallAirVehicleforuseonland,2-manBungee-Launched,FullyAutonomousFlightControlSystem,C-CodeGPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigation.Status:InProduction
EASYCOPTERUse(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:ALCoRETechnologiesSA,FrancePowerplant:1xbrushlesselectricengineratedat180W.dimensions:Length0.65m,Rotordiameter0.65mWeight:MToW1.6kgPerformance:endurance0.15hrPayload:Cameradigitalphotosanddaylightvideocamera.datalink:CoTS,1kmradius,ormore.Guidance/Tracking:flightcontrolwithGPSandautostabilisation.Launch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:Compositesmaterial,allcarbonandpolyurethanedrivebelts.ElectricalPower:12VLiPobatteriesStatus:InProduction
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EPSILON1Use(s):Prototypeforcloserangereconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:ALCoRETechnologiesSA,FrancePowerplant:highairpressurepistonenginedimensions:Length15in,Height4in,Wingspan19inWeight:MToW1lbPerformance:speed22kt;endurance0.1hr;ceiling30m;missionradius1kmPayload:colourCCDcamerawithreal-timevideodownlinkdatalink:72Mhzup,400MhzdownGuidance/Tracking:Handlecontrol.opticalstabilisationorpiezogyroLaunch:HandlaunchRecovery:SkidlandingStructureMaterial:Compositematerial.Status:InDevelopment
EVOLUTION(XTS)Use(s):Surveillanceandreconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:L-3BAIAerosystems,USAPowerplant:Lithiumbattery2xAveoxelectric.dimensions:Length38.5in,Wingspan64.5inWeight:MToW8.2lb,Maxpayload1.5(nose)lbPerformance:speed>40mph;endurance1.5hr;missionradius8km;endurancespeed30ktPayload:Eo,Chem-Biodetector/collector,high-resolutioninfraredcameras.datalink:4-ChannelUHFUplinkReceiverandantenna.4-ChannelMicrowave(Video+Telemetry)transmitterandantenna.onboardvideoswitchingsystem.Guidance/Tracking:MiniatureGPSnavigationautopilot.Launch:Bungeecordorhand-launch.optional:riflepneumaticlauncher.Recovery:Deepstallorparachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:3xAVs,nosepayload,GCSwithlaptop,videogoggles,RVT,Fieldrepairkit,launcher,batteriesandtransportbag.ElectricalPower:10cellLithiumbatterypack.Status:InProduction
FANCOPTERUse(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillanceinurbanenvironment/indoorandoutdoor.ManufacturerandCountry:EMT,GermanyPowerplant:Electricmotors.dimensions:Rotordiameter0.5mWeight:MToW<1.300gPerformance:;endurance0.2(Perching>2)hr;missionradius>500mPayload:Tiltdaylightorinfraredvideocamerasorhighresolutionstillcamera.Guidance/Tracking:Full&semi-autonomous.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:RechargeableLithium-Polymerbatteries.Status:InDevelopment
FANTAIL5000Use(s):Surveillanceandreconnaissance;tagging,targeting,attackandbattledamageassessment;chemicalclouddetectionandtracking;communicationsrelay;inspectionofindustrialfacilities;commercialaerialsurvey;ship-baseddecoy.ManufacturerandCountry:SingaporeTechnologiesAerospaceLtd,SingaporePowerplant:3.5hpTwo-strokegasolineengine.dimensions:Height1.2m,Rotordiameter18inWeight:MToW5.5kg,Maxpayload0.4kgPerformance:;endurance1hrPayload:Colourvideocamerawithopticalzoom,pan/tiltoruncooledIRcamera.datalink:2-in-1digitaldata&videolinkwithvideocompression;upto10kmrange.Guidance/Tracking:STAerospaceminiatureflightcontrolcomputerwithpre-programmedautonomousGPSwaypointnavigation.Launch:VToLforoperationalflexibilityandlaunchfromconfinedspaces.Recovery:VToLforoperationalflexibilityandlaunchfromconfinedspaces.StructureMaterial:Modularcarbon-fibrecompositeconstruction.ElectricalPower:Lithiumpolymer&Ni-Cad.Status:InDevelopment
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GABBIANOUse(s):Firefightingsupport,SearchandRescue,surveillance,monitoring,civil,commercial,andmilitaryuse.ManufacturerandCountry:HIAeroKft.,HungaryPowerplant:Electric.dimensions:Length1.93m,Wingspan3.34mWeight:Emptyweight4kg,MToW4.5kg,Maxpayload0.5kgPerformance:endurance>2hr;ceiling3,000(AGL)m;missionradius15km;range20–80ktPayload:Eo/IR.otherpayloadsavailable.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousAutopilotwithwaypointnavigation.GPStracking.Launch:Hand.Recovery:Deepstall.StructureMaterial:CarbonFibreComposite.SystemComponents:Platform:Airframe,propulsion,autopilot,andpayloadmodularlydesignedtoallowupgrade.GCSanddata/commspackages.ElectricalPower:LiPoly.Status:InProduction
GOLdENEAGLEUse(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:CradanceServicesPtcLtd.,SingaporePowerplant:rechargeablebatteriesbrushlessmotordimensions:Length770mm,Wingspan650mmWeight:MToW850g,Maxpayload80gPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling200mPayload:TVcamera,gasanalyser,microphonedatalink:AirbornetransceiverandantennaGuidance/Tracking:AutonomousviaGPSwaypointsLaunch:Pneumatic,handorcatapultRecovery:DeepstallStatus:InDevelopment
GOLdENEYE-50Use(s):ISRManufacturerandCountry:AuroraFlightSciencesCorp.,USAPowerplant:1xCimmastercustomenginedimensions:Length2.25ft,Wingspan5ftWeight:MToW16lb,Maxpayload3lbPerformance:speed115kt;endurance0.75hr;ceiling5,000ftdatalink:LoSGuidance/Tracking:AthenaGuidestarLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:GraphiteandfibreglasscompositeElectricalPower:200WStatus:InProduction
GRASSHOPPERUse(s):SurveillanceandReconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:GeneralDynamicsCanada,CanadaPowerplant:300W1xelectricmotor,poweredbyLithiumIonrechargeablebatteriesdimensions:Length1.9m,Wingspan2.44mWeight:MToW8.2kg,Maxpayload2.2kgPerformance:speed83kph;endurance2.7(max)hr;endurancespeed39kphPayload:Payloadoptionsincludesinglesensor(EoorIR),dualsensor(Eo&I/R)withsimultaneousvideofrombothcameras,chemicaldetectorandbiologicalsamplecollector.datalink:Digitalcommand/statusuplink&downlink.VideodownlinkGuidance/Tracking:GPSnavigation,waypointnavigation,highlevelflightcontroltoallowoperatortoguideflight.Launch:handorbungeelaunchedRecovery:controlleddeepstallorskidlanding(skiddistanceis6m).StructureMaterial:
CompositeKevlarfoamconstructionElectricalPower:providedbyonboardbatteriesStatus:InDevelopment
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I-SEEUse(s):Shortrangesurveillance/reconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:dimensions:Length1.82m,Wingspan2.90mWeight:MToW7.5kg,Maxpayload0.8gPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling10,000ftPayload:Eo/IRLaunch:HandStatus:InDevelopment
JAVELINUse(s):reconnaissanceandsurveillanceManufacturerandCountry:L-3BAIAerosystems,USAPowerplant:gasolinesinglecylinder2-strokedimensions:Length6ft,Height1.7ft,Wingspan8ftWeight:Emptyweight8.7lb,MToW20.0lb,Maxpayload3.2lbPerformance:speed20-65mph;endurance2hr;ceiling1000ftPayload:stabilisedcolourpan-tilt-zoom(PTZ)TVcamera,IRnowunderdevelopmentdatalink:1.8GHzvideowithdatasideband,450MHzuplinkGuidance/Tracking:remotecontrol/VFR,telemetrydownlink,GPS/autonavigationLaunch:hand,bungee,aerialrelease,raillaunchRecovery:conventionalskidStatus:InProduction
KIWITUse(s):AerialvideoandphotographicinformationgatheringManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedTechnologiesandEngineeringCo(Pty)Ltd,SouthAfricaPowerplant:400WElectricdimensions:Length1.2m,Wingspan2.5mWeight:MToW3kgPerformance:speed50kph;endurance1hr;missionradius5kmPayload:Daylightwidefieldofviewcamerawithzoomcapabilitiesandstillpicturedatalink:AerocommandvideotransmitterGuidance/Tracking:Autopilot,GPSbasedLaunch:HandlaunchRecovery:AutomaticbellylandingStructureMaterial:CompositeSystemComponents:Fuselage,payload,wings,V-typeelevatorsElectricalPower:LithiumpolymerStatus:InDevelopment
MARTIUse(s):Surveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:TAI-TUSASAerospaceIndustriesInc.,TurkeyPowerplant:oS46FXorZenoahG-38.2-cyl,2-strengine,tractorconfiguration.dimensions:Length1.2m,Wingspan2mWeight:Emptyweight9kg,MToW12kg,Maxpayload3kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling3,000ft;missionradius15(rangebeyondvision)km;endurancespeed54ktPayload:Underfuselageelectro-opticcamera;photographiccamera.datalink:omni-directionalLoSdatalink.Guidance/Tracking:Fullautonomousmodesandstabilityaugmentationmodes,fail-safemodes.INS/GPSnavigation.Realtimetelemetryandtelecommand.Launch:Conventionalwheeledtake-offandcatapultlaunching.Recovery:Conventionalwheeledlandingandparachuterecovery.StructureMaterial:Fullcompositeairframe.SystemComponents:1aircraft,1GCS(integralGDT),1setofGSE.ElectricalPower:Li-Pobatteries-primarypowersource.Status:InDevelopment
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MAYAUse(s):ResearchandexperimentationManufacturerandCountry:ALCoRETechnologiesSA,FrancePowerplant:600Wdimensions:Height340mm,Rotordiameter320mmWeight:MToW2.5kg,Maxpayload0.5kgPerformance:;endurance0.5hr;missionradius1,5kmPayload:CCDdrivebyroll/headingdatalink:AnalogueFMGuidance/Tracking:autonomousandGPSLaunch:VToLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:compositeStatus:InDevelopment
MICROAIRVEHICLE(MAV)Use(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,Surveillance,Battlefieldsituationalawareness,Damageassessment,Targetacquisition.ManufacturerandCountry:Honeywell,USAPowerplant:JP-8orgasoline,non-volatilelubricants.dimensions:Length15in,Rotordiameter(Ductedfan)13inWeight:Emptyweight14lb,MToW15lb,MaxpayloadUpto2lbPerformance:endurance0.40hr;ceiling10,500ft;endurancespeed50ktPayload:ForwardanddownwardlookingEoandIRimagingsensors.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomousflightwithdynamicretaskingandmanualintervention.Launch:VToL.Recovery:
VToL.Status:InDevelopment
MICROBUse(s):ShortrangereconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:BluebirdAeroSystemsLtd,IsraelPowerplant:Electricaldimensions:Length60cm,Width10cm,Wingspan95cmWeight:1kgPerformance:range15km,endurance60minPayloads:200gr,day/IRfixedpayload,stabilisedpayloaddatalink:SecuredigitalGuidance/Tracking:fullyautonomousLaunch:MicroccatapultorgunlaunchRecovery:ParachuteStructureMaterial:CompositeGroundControlStation:BackpackGCU,videotracking
MIKAdOUse(s):Surveillance,reconnaissanceandtargetacquisitionandlocationinreal-time.ManufacturerandCountry:EMT,GermanyPowerplant:Electricmotor.dimensions:Length0,5m,Wingspan0,5mWeight:MToW<500gPerformance:speed75kph;enduranceupto1hr;missionradius1kmPayload:Daylightcolourorlowlightb&wvideo.datalink:Up-and-downlinkforreal-timeimageryandcontrol.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousGPSwaypointnavigationormanualflightmode,provisionforautonomousreturnondatalinkloss.Launch:Handlaunchorverticaltake-off.Recovery:Autonomousdeepstalllanding.Status:InDevelopment
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MISQUITOUse(s):Surveillance/reconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:IAIMalat,IsraelPowerplant:Electric.dimensions:Wingspan1.3ftWeight:MToW500gPerformance:;endurance1hr;missionradius1kmPayload:VideocameraLaunch:Hand.Status:InDevelopment
ORBITERUse(s):MiniUAVforclose-rangeISR.ManufacturerandCountry:AeronauticsDefenseSystemsLtd.,IsraelPowerplant:Electric,batterypoweredpusherpropeller.dimensions:Length1m,Height0.2m,Wingspan2.2mWeight:MToW6,5kg,Maxpayload1,5kgPerformance:speed75kt,endurance2hr,ceiling10,000ft,missionradius15/25/40kmindatalinkconfigurationPayload:ContropStabilizedMiniatureDayorNightPayloads(D-STAMP,L-STAMP,U-STAMP).datalink:LoSupto10km.Guidance/Tracking:UMASavionics.RealtimeUAVandPayloadcontrol,fullautonomousnavigationandinflightprogrammablenavigation.Cameraguidedflight.Launch:Catapult.Recovery:ParachuteandairbagStructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:2UAV,Payloads,PGCS,launcher,backpacks.ElectricalPower:Battery.Status:InProduction
OVIWUNUse(s):Surveillanceandreconnaissance.ManufacturerandCountry:TrekAerospaceInc.,USAPowerplant:TwoxhalfhpElectricdimensions:Length11,12in,Height13,40inWeight:MToW6,3lb,Maxpayload500gPerformance:speed70kph;endurance0,5hr;ceiling(MSL)7200m;missionradius3000m;endurancespeed50kphStatus:InProduction
PUMAUse(s):Extendeddurationsurveillance,lightinfantrymilitaryoperationsonUrbanizedTerrain(MoUT),dismountedurbanwarfare.ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:W1x600WDCelectric.dimensions:Length1.8m,Wingspan2.6mWeight:MToW5.5kgPerformance:endurance4(SingleUseBattery)hr;ceiling10,000ft;range25to50ktPayload:Eo/IR,FourcameraPoint-of-View:2StandardresolutionEocolorcameras,ForwardlookandSidelookpayload,switchableinflight,fixedFoV,and2NightIRMicrobolometercameras,ForwardlookandSidelookpayload,switchableinflight,fixedFoV.datalink:Uplink/Downlink.Guidance/Tracking:GPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigationwithLaptopMappingandoptionalManualControl.Launch:Hand-Launched.Recovery:Deep-StallVerticalDescentControlledLanding,overlandorwater.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:RuggedizedandwaterproofSmallAirVehicleforuseonlandandsea,AlternativePayloadConfigurations,AutonomousFlightControlSystemwithMan-in-the-LoopControl,SAASMGPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigation,CommonoperatingGCS.Status:InDevelopment
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RAVEN(RQ-11B)Use(s):RemoteReconnaissance&Surveillance,TargetAcquisition,ForceProtection&ConvoySecurity,DismountedWarfighterandMoUT.ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:W1x200WDCElectric.dimensions:Length0.9m,Wingspan1.4mWeight:MToW1.9kgPerformance:endurance1.5(RechargeableBattery)hr;ceiling15,000(ASL)ft;endurancespeed32to45ktPayload:Eo,2xcameraPoV:Stdrescamera,fixedFoV,andHi-rescamerasidelookingwithdigitalpan/tilt/zoom.optIRMicrobolometer,1xcameraPoV,sidelooking,Hi-res,fixedFoV,LaserPointer.datalink:Uplink/Downlink.Guidance/Tracking:GPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigationwithLaptopMapping
andoptionalManualControl.Launch:Hand-Launched.Recovery:Deep-StallVerticalDescentControlledLanding.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:RuggedizedSmallAirVehicleforuseonland,AutonomousFlightControlSystemwithMan-in-the-LoopControl,SAASMGPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigation,CommonoperatingGCS.Status:InProduction
RECCEd6Use(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:CEStephansen,NorwayPowerplant:200WLiPolbattery.Brushlessmotor.dimensions:Length1.06m,Height0.26m,Wingspan1.42mWeight:MToW2.8kg,Maxpayload0.5kgPerformance:speed100kph;endurance0.55hr;ceiling1,000ft;missionradius10km;endurancespeed70kphPayload:CCDvideocamera,IRcameraandothervariousoptions.datalink:RFuplink/downlink,realtimevideodownlink.Guidance/Tracking:AdaptiveFlightIncFCS20controlsystemLaunch:Handlaunch/unpreparedterrain.Recovery:SkidlandingStructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:12VDCStatus:InDevelopment
REMOEYE002Use(s):Reconnaissance,Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandArtilleryAdjustment.ManufacturerandCountry:Uconsystem,RepublicofKoreaPowerplant:Battery-poweredElectricMotor,Two-bladePusherPropeller.dimensions:Length1.3m,Height0.26m,Wingspan1.5mWeight:Emptyweight1.3kg,MToW2.7kg,Maxpayload0.17kgPerformance:endurance>1hr;missionradius>10km;range50~70kphPayload:ColourTVCameraorIRThermalImager.datalink:S-band,UHF.Guidance/Tracking:FullyAutonomous,PreprogrammedMissionFlightwithGPSNavigationandIn-flightMissionChangeinRealTime.Launch:AutomaticHandLaunch.Recovery:AutomaticDeepStallVerticalLandingwithParachute.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:4AirVehicleswithMissionPayloads,1GCS.
ElectricalPower:12VDC.Status:InProduction
REMOEYE006Use(s):Reconnaissance,Surveillance,TargetAcquisitionandArtilleryAdjustment.ManufacturerandCountry:Uconsystem,RepublicofKoreaPowerplant:Battery-poweredElectricMotor,Two-bladePusherPropeller.dimensions:Length1.55m,Height0.32m,Wingspan2.72mWeight:Emptyweight4.2kg,MToW6.5kg,Maxpayload0.17kgPerformance:endurance>1.5km;missionradius>15km;range50~70kphPayload:ColourTVCameraorIRThermalImager.datalink:S-band,UHF.Guidance/Tracking:FullyAutonomous,PreprogrammedMissionFlightwithGPSNavigationandIn-flightMissionChangeinRealTime.Launch:AutomaticHand/BungeeLaunch.Recovery:AutomaticDeepStallVerticalLandingwithParachute&AirBag.StructureMaterial:CompositeSystemComponents:4AirVehicleswith
MissionPayloads,1GCS,2RemoteVideoTerminals.ElectricalPower:12VDC.Status:InProduction
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RV-02EFR(EMERGENCYFIRSTRESPONSE)Use(s):Civildefence,emergencyfirstresponseanddisasterrelief.Manufacturerandcountry:A2TECH-AdvancedAviationTechnology,USAPowerplant:TwoFlyWAREelectricbrushlessmotors.dimensions:Length0.9m,wingspan1.4mWeight:MToW1.9kgPerformance:Endurance30-60min,speed40-70km/hPayload:Pan-TiltEo/IRcamera,Chameleonchemicaldetectordatalink:Videodownlink,CANaerospacedatauplink/downlinkGuidance/Tracking:GPS-assistedpilot-in-loop,GPS-basedwaypointnavigationLaunch:Bungee-catapultorwheeledtake-offRecovery:WheeledornetGroundControlStation:RealityVISIoNUniversalGroundControlCockpit,remotevideoterminal,missionlaptopStatus:InProduction
SEEKERUse(s):Jointair,landandseaassetstandoffsurveillanceandprotectioncapabilities,iSTAR,UCAV,MoUT,ASW,SEAD,forcemultiplierandrelocatablesensor.ManufacturerandCountry:AutonomousVehiclesInternationalLtd(AVi),UKPowerplant:Hyperion.3kWBrushlessoutrunnerElectricMotors.dimensions:Length0.75m,Height0.69m,Rotordiameter0.29mWeight:Emptyweight2.9kg,MToW16kg,Maxpayload4.5kgPerformance:enduranceupto0.25hr;ceiling5,000m;missionradius10kmPayload:Dispensablelethalandnon-lethalmodularpayloads.datalink:GIGnodewithsecuredata-link,configurable.Guidance/Tracking:GPS&InertialNavigation.Launch:UnaidedVToLviaabackpackablecanister[deployablefromexistingandfutureland,seaandaerialmanned/unmannedplatforms].Recovery:Verticaldescenttothecanister.StructureMaterial:Composite.ElectricalPower:LithiumPolymerBatteries.Status:InDevelopment
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SENSOCOPTERUse(s):MoUTScenarios(bothmilitaryandcommercial).ManufacturerandCountry:DiehlBGTDefence,GermanyPowerplant:Electrical.dimensions:Length0.90m,Height0.40m,Rotordiameter0.35mWeight:Emptyweight700g,MToW900g,Maxpayload200gPerformance:speed60kph;endurance0.5hr;ceiling500m;missionradius3kmPayload:SeveralEo/IR-cameras,includinglow-level-light-TVanduncooledIR(bolometer)cameras,payloadpointableinelevationangle.datalink:Standard2,4GHzlink,Videoanddigitaldatadownlink.Guidance/Tracking:StandardRemoteControl35MHzandway-pointprogramming.Launch:VToL.Recovery:VToL.Structure
Material:CarbonFibre.SystemComponents:FlyingplatformwithEo/IR-Sensor,GPS-receiver,flightcontrolsystem,receiver/transmitter.Groundcontrolstationwithlaptop,receiverforvideo/digitaldata,interfacestodisplays(CCIR,USB),remotecontroldevice,batterycharger.ElectricalPower:Interface(12to28VDC),110VAC,230VAC.Status:InProduction
SILVERFOXUse(s):Surveillance,Monitoring,Research.ManufacturerandCountry:AdvancedCeramicsResearchInc.(ACR),USAPowerplant:Honda1:1(@7000RPM)hpUnleadedGasoline,AviationGasoline(100LL).1Cylinder,25ccSoHC,4Stroke.dimensions:Length1.47m,Height0.42m,Wingspan94inWeight:Emptyweight11.8kg,MToW14.0kg,Maxpayload2.2kgPerformance:enduranceUpto8hr;ceiling3,657(MSL)m;missionradius20nm;endurancespeed102kphPayload:SonyIX-11A/FLIRSystemsPhoton(LWIR).datalink:1.0WattUHFDataModem.Guidance/Tracking:GPS/DGPS/INS.Launch:SmallFootprintCatapult(<75lbs./<34kg).Recovery:AutonomousBellySkid.StructureMaterial:Fibreglass/CarbonFibre.SystemComponents:AirVehicle,SmallFootprintCatapult,iGCS,TrackingAntenna.ElectricalPower:
BA5590/UStatus:InProduction
SKYLARKIVUse(s):TacticalSurveillanceandreconnaissance,Perimetersecurity,Lawenforcement.ManufacturerandCountry:ElbitSystemsLtdUAVDivision,IsraelPowerplant:Electricdimensions:Length2.2m,Wingspan2.4mWeight:MToW4.5kgPerformance:speed60kt;endurance1.5hr;ceiling(ASL)15,000ft;missionradius10kmPayload:ColourCCDcamera,FLIR,other.datalink:VSATsystemenablesrealtimelivevideotransmission.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous.Launch:HandRecovery:DeepstallSystemComponents:3xAVs,MGCU,MDL+antennatracker,backpacks,fieldsupporttoolkit.Status:InProduction
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SKYBLAdEIIUse(s):Commercialaerialsurvey;Inspectionofindustrialfacilities,airbaseandvitalinstallationperimeters;Communicationsrelay;Reconnaissanceandsurveillance;Tagging,targetingandbattledamageassessment.ManufacturerandCountry:SingaporeTechnologiesAerospaceLtd,SingaporePowerplant:dimensions:Length1.2m,Wingspan1.8mWeight:Performance:speed70kt;endurance1–2hr;ceiling458mdatalink:Digitalradiofrequency.Guidance/Tracking:Autonomous.Launch:Handorbungee.Recovery:Parachute.Status:InDevelopment
SKYLITEBUse(s):Intelligence,surveillanceandreconnaissanceManufacturerandCountry:Rafael,IsraelPowerplant:Electrical.dimensions:Length1.15m,Wingspan2.40-3.00m,MToW6.5-8kgPerformance:speed70-100km/h;endurance1.5-2hr;missionradius12-35km;range70-100kphPayload:Day–ContropD-STAMP,Night–ContropU-STAMP.datalink:Digitalcommandandcontrol,analogue/digitalvideoGuidance/Tracking:GPS,INSLaunch:Catapult.Recovery:Parachuteandairbag.StructureMaterial:CompositesystemComponents:Airvehicle,GCS,communication,catapult.Status:InProduction
SWIFTUse(s):LightInfantryMilitary,DismountedUrbanWarfare,RemoteReconnaissanceandSurveillance,ForceProtection&ConvoySecurity.ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc.,USAPowerplant:2x200WDCelectric.dimensions:Length0.9m,Wingspan1.1mWeight:MToW2.8kgPerformance:endurance1.1(SingleUseBattery)hr;ceiling10,000(ASL)ft;range32to45ktPayload:DaylightEocolorpayload,twocameras,Point-of-Viewswitchableinflight:ForwardlookandSidelook,fixedField-of-View.optionalNightIR
Microbolometerpayload,singlecameraPoint-of-View,Sidelookpayload,fixedFoV.datalink:Uplink/Downlink.Guidance/Tracking:GPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigationwithLaptopMappingandoptionalManualControl.Launch:2-manBungee-Launch.Recovery:AutonomousWaypointtoConventionalHorizontalLanding.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:RuggedizedSmallAirVehicleforuseonland,Bungee,FullyAutonomousFlightControlSystemwithMan-in-the-LoopControl,SAASMGPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigation,CommonoperatingGCS.Status:InProduction
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WASPUse(s):organicSquad-LevelReconnaissance&Surveillance,AdvancedReconnaissance(ShipPre-Boarding),andLightInfantryMilitaryoperationsonUrbanTerrain(MoUT).ManufacturerandCountry:AVInc,USAPowerplant:W1X10WDCelectricdimensions:Length0.15m,Wingspan0.41mWeight:MToW0.275kgPerformance:endurance1hr;ceiling10,000(ASL)ft;endurancespeed25to39ktPayload:DaylightEocolorpayload,twocamerasdatalink:Uplink/Downlink.Guidance/Tracking:GPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigationwithLaptopMappingandoptionalManualControl.Launch:Hand-Launchedoroptionalone-manHand-HeldBungeeLauncher.Recovery:Autonomous
waypointtoconventionalhorizontallandingoverlandorwater.StructureMaterial:Composite.SystemComponents:RuggedizedandwaterproofMicroAirVehicleforuseonlandandsea,one-ManBungeeLaunched,AutonomousFlightControlSystemwithMan-in-the-LoopControl,C-CodeGPS-basedAutonomousWaypointNavigation,CommonoperatingGCS.Status:InProduction
FUTURAUCAVUse(s):Tacticalreconnaissance,surveillanceandattacksystem.ManufacturerandCountry:ALCoRETechnologiesSA,FrancePowerplant:50lb1xturbojetdimensions:Length2m,Height0.6m,Wingspan2mWeight:Emptyweight20kg,MToW70kg,Maxpayload10kgPerformance:speed195kt;endurance1.1hr;ceiling300m;missionradius50kmPayload:ILorcolourCCDcamerawithreal-timevideodownlink.datalink:S-bandGuidance/Tracking:RemotecontrolandGPS.Launch:CatapultRecovery:SkidlandingStructureMaterial:CompositeStatus:InDevelopment
MORPHINGUAVUse(s):Theprogrammeistocreateandadvanceenablingtechnologiesandultimatelydesign,build,anddemonstrateaseamless,aerodynamicallyefficient,aerialvehiclecapableofradicalchange.ManufacturerandCountry:LockheedMartin-ADP,USAPowerplant:JetCatP200Turbineengine.dimensions:Length6.5ft,Wingspan(Unfoled)9.1.1mWeight:Performance:speedLaunch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InDevelopment
NEURONUse(s):EuropeanUCAVdemonstrationprogramme-evaluatecutting-edgetechnology.Firstflightscheduledfor2009.ManufacturerandCountry:SAABAerospaceandDassaultAviation,SwedenandFrancePowerplant:dimensions:Wingspan10m,Fuselagelength10mWeight:MToW>5000lbPerformance:;ceiling<10,000mPayload:1-2GPS/Laserguidedbombs.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InDevelopment
POLECATP-175Use(s):Technologydemonstrator.ManufacturerandCountry:LockheedMartinSkunkWorks,USAPowerplant:2xWilliamsInternationalFJ-44-3Eengines.Trust6,000lbdimensions:Wingspan90ftWeight:MToW9,000lb,Maxpayload1,000lbPerformance:;ceiling65,000ftStructureMaterial:LTM45low-temperaturecomposites.Status:InDevelopment
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AVE-CANddUse(s):FlightControlSystemUAVdemonstrator(AVE-C)andstealthUAVdemonstrator(AVE-D).FormingpartoftheresearchanddevelopmentprogrammeinitiatedbytheFrenchgovernmenttodevelopaEuropeanUCAVdemonstrator-NEURoN.ManufacturerandCountry:DassaultAviation,FrancePowerplant:AMTtwinjetenginedimensions:Length2.4m,Wingspan2.4mWeight:Emptyweight35kg,MToW60kgPerformance:speedLaunch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:ConventionalwheeledStructureMaterial:CompositeStatus:InDevelopment
CORMORANTUse(s):Reconnaissanceandsurveillance.ManufacturerandCountry:LockheedMartin,USAPowerplant:3,000lbJP-5dimensions:Length19ft,Wingspan16ftWeight:MToW9,000lb,Maxpayload1,000lbPerformance:endurance3hr;ceiling35,000ft;missionradius400-500nmLaunch:RAToRecovery:SplashdownStatus:InDevelopment
EXCALIBURUse(s):UnmannedtacticalstrikeManufacturerandCountry:AuroraFlightSciencesCorp,USAPowerplant:WilliamsInternational.turbinex1,electricliftfansx3dimensions:Length23ft,Height7ft,Wingspan21ftWeight:Emptyweight2,600lb,MToW3,100lb,Maxpayload400lbPerformance:speed400ft;endurance3hr;ceiling40,000ftPayload:Variousdatalink:LoSLaunch:VToL,SToLandSToVLRecovery:VToLStructureMaterial:Graphite/glasscompositeStatus:InDevelopment
FILURUse(s):Alow-signatureUCAVdemonstrator.Themainobjectiveofthistechnologyprogrammeistodevelopstealthcapabilitiesandevaluatewhatisfeasibletodayintheareaofradarsignatures.Thefirstautonomousflightisscheduledfor2005.ManufacturerandCountry:SAABAerosystems,SwedenPowerplant:AMTHPolympusJP-8(MC-75),JETA-1Turbojet.dimensions:Length2.2m,Wingspan2.5mWeight:MToW55kgPerformance:speed300kphStructureMaterial:Allcomposite(CFRP)airframewithintegratedradarabsorbingstructures(RAS).Status:InDevelopment
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SHARCUse(s):(SwedishHighlyAdvancedResearchSwedishHighlyAdvancedResearchConfiguration-UCAVDemonstrator.ManufacturerandCountry:SaabAerospace,SwedenPowerplant:AMTolympys440lbJP-8(MC-75),JETA-1dimensions:Length2.5m,Wingspan2.1mWeight:MToW60kgPerformance:speed320kphPayload:Pilotcameradatalink:Videodownlink,ControlupanddownlinkGuidance/Tracking:AutonomousandmanualLaunch:ConventionalwheeledRecovery:ConventionalwheeledStructureMaterial:CompositeElectricalPower:BatteryStatus:InDevelopment
SKY-XUse(s):UCAVresearchanddemonstrationplatform.ManufacturerandCountry:AleniaAeronauticaS.P.A,ItalyPowerplant:dimensions:Length6m,Wingspan5.74mWeight:Emptyweight550kg,MToW1,000kg,Maxpayload300kgPerformance:ceiling33,000ftPayload:Cameras,radarsystems,infra-redorotherkindofsensorsandweaponrymaybehostedinidenticalmodulestobeinstalledinthebay.Status:InDevelopment
TALONLASHUse(s):AllpurposeLightAttackandSurveillanceHelicopter(LASH):UCAVandlogisticalre-supply.ManufacturerandCountry:GlobalAerialSurveillanceInc.,USAPowerplant:255hpHeavyfuelTurboshaft.dimensions:Length22ft,Rotordiameter25ftWeight:Emptyweight780lb,Maxpayload800lbPerformance:speed130mph;enduranceapprox.6to8hr;ceiling15,000ft;endurancespeed110mphPayload:onboardmunitions,Eo/IR,GMTIGuidance/Tracking:Autonomousandin-flightre-programming.Launch:AutonomousVToLRecovery:AutonomousVToLStatus:InDevelopment
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SNARKUse(s):Reconnaissance,Fleetprotection,Submarinehunting,Personnelinsertion,Medivac,CoastalorFisheriesprotectionpatrol,Communicationsrelay.ManufacturerandCountry:TGRHelicorpLtd,NewZealandPowerplant:Dieseldimensions:Length7.5m,Height3.7m,Rotordiameter8.8mWeight:MToW1136kg,Maxpayload(Wet)682kgPerformance:speed271kph;endurance24+hr;ceiling4.182m;endurancespeed185kphPayload:Multiplemunitiontypes(UCAV),2Xpersonnel(Medivac&Insertion).2highresolutionInfra-redcamerasfor360degreeopticalcoverage.Guidance/Tracking:AutonomousLaunch:AutonomousVToLRecovery:AutonomousVToLStructureMaterial:KevlarandCarbonFibreSystemComponents:TransportationContainer/Hangar/BaseStation/ServicingWorkshop.Status:InDevelopment
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X-47BJ-UCASUse(s):J-UCASisaprogrammethatwilldemonstratethetechnicalfeasibility,militaryutilityandoperationalvalueofanetworkedsystemofUAVsforUSAFandNavy.SEAD;EA;ISRandPrecisionStrike.ManufacturerandCountry:NorthropGrummanIntegratedSystems,USAPowerplant:dimensions:Weight:Maxpayload4.500lbPerformance:;ceiling>40,000ft;missionradius1500+nmPayload:Munitions(internal):JDAM,SDBetc.Launch:Conventionalwheeled.Recovery:Conventionalwheeled.StructureMaterial:Composite.Status:InDevelopment
LOCAASUse(s):LowCostAutonomousAttackSystem(LoCAAS)munitionManufacturerandCountry:LockheedMartin,USAPowerplant:HamiltonSundstrandTJ-45Gemjet50lbturbojetdimensions:Length0.79m,Height0.18m,Wingspan1.18mWeight:MToW38.5kg,Maxpayload(warhead)7.7kgPerformance:speed200kt;endurance0.5hr;ceiling750ftPayload:ATKmultimodepenetratorwarheadGuidance/Tracking:GPS/INSnavigationLaunch:SUU-64munitiondispenseronejectorrack,externalpylonsRecovery:non-recoverableStatus:InDevelopment
TARESUse(s):TacticalAdvancedRecceStrikeSystem(TARES).Acquisitionandattackingofhigh-valuetargets(armouredandnon-armoured).ManufacturerandCountry:RheinmetallDefenceElectronicsGmbH,GermanyPowerplant:34kW1xheavyfuelpistonenginedimensions:Length2.09m,Height1.03m,Wingspan2.26mWeight:MToW150kgPerformance:speed145kt;endurance>4hr;ceiling4,000m;missionradius250kmPayload:mmW-SyntheticApertureRadar(targetacquisition),warhead(shapedchargeandfragments)datalink:jammingresistantHFdatalinkforcommandandcontrolGuidance/Tracking:pre-programmedautonomousorguidedmissionwithin-flightredirectionLaunch:rocketboosterfromtruck-mountedlaunch,transportandstoragecontainer,dividedintolaunchesboxesRecovery:parachuteandairbagStatus:InDevelopment
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SILENTEYESUse(s):SUAV,battledamageassessment,commsrelay,precisionsubmunitiondeployment,SEAD,chemicalagentdetection,surveillanceManufacturerandCountry:RaytheonMissileSystems,USAPowerplant:dimensions:Length0.5m,Wingspan0.7mWeight:MToW4.5kgPerformance:speed100kt;endurancespeed80ktPayload:CCDorIRcamera,LADAR,laser-spot-tracker,ECM,unattendedgroundsensor,warheaddatalink:100nmLoSwith1-Wtransmitterat345-365MHzandtransceiverGuidance/Tracking:autonomousGPSLaunch:airorlandStatus:InDevelopment
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SYSTEMSUNMANNEDAIRCRAFTPAYLoADSElectro-optical(Eo),Infrared(IR)andSyntheticApertureRadar(SAR)sensorshavebeenthepredominantpayloadsofUAVsforreconnaissanceandsurveillancemissions.MorerecentlythemissionenvelopeofUAVshasexpandedtoincludecommunicationsrelay,ElectronicWarfare(EW)anddirectaction.
Thissectionofthehandbookhassub-sectionscoveringCommunications,EoSystems,EWSystems,FLIRS/ThermalImagingSystems,IntegratedSystemsandRadars.WeaponPayloadshavebeenincludedintheindividualentriesearlierinthehandbookforthoseUAVsusedintheattackrole.
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» RAyTHEON INTEllIgENCE AND INFORMATION SySTEMS (IIS)ACN(AIRBORNECOMMUNICATIONSNOdE)Autonomouscommunicationspayloadthatprovidesassuredin-theatercommunicationsandout-of-theaterreachbackconnectivityandSIGINT(SignalsIntelligence).Supportskeycommunicationsrequirements,includingjoint/coalitioninteroperability,on-the-moveandbeyondline-of-sightcommunications,multi-mission/reprogrammablefunctionalityandcommunicationsservices.Itisself-deployabletotheextentthattheairborneplatformis.Whendeployed,itprovideswarfighterswithinstantcommunicationscapabilityforexistingmilitaryradiosontheground,atsea,orintheair.
» TADIRAN SPECTRAlINk lTDSTARLINKMARKI/MARKIIFullduplexdigitaldatalinkforsmallandmini-UAVs.[MarkI(FrequencyDivisionDuplexing-FDD)MarkII(TimeDivisionDuplexing-TDD).Bandwidth:<20MHz.Providesforveryhighspectrumefficiency,allowinguplinkanddownlinktraffictousethesamefrequencyandenablesadjustingtheswitchingpointsofuplinkanddownlinkflexiblytoprovidethebestservicecapacity.Highlyimmunetojammingandinterference.AirDataTerminal(ADT)veryeasytointegrateintotheUAV;GroundDataTerminal(GDT)easilycarriedbyasoldierinabackpack.TheinformationreceivedontheportableGDTcanbedisplayedonawidevarietyofruggedizedhandheldcomputersorPDAs.Frequencyband:S(C-bandavailable).Range:MarkI:>8km;MarkII:>12km.Weight:<160gr.PowerConsumption:<8W.
TACTICALVIdEOLINK(TVL-II)FieldCommandersreceiveBattlefieldIntelligence,inreal-timefromaUAV.TacticalVideoLink(TVL-II)eliminatesthedelaycausedbythecurrentprocess,inwhichvideoandtelemetrydataarefirsttransmittedtoHQandthendistributedtothefield.Withthislatestinnovation,fieldcommandersandtroopscanbenefitfromreal-timevideoandtelemetrydatafortargettracking,situationalawareness,damageassessment,over-the-hillreconnaissanceandsurveillance,andall-roundsupportofbattlefieldmanagement.Nomoreroundaboutsystem,wastingprecioustimeandresourcesontoday’sdynamicandvolatilebattlefield.TheTVL-IIcanbeusedwithanyvideoandtelemetrydata-receivingmonitor.Performance:Frequencybands:S/Cband.Range:>20km(omnitoomni).Weight:<1kg.Options:Avideotransmittercanbeintegrated,enablingexchangeofreal-timeimageryamongattackhelicoptersoperatinginthesamearea.
» TEAC AEROSPACE TECHNOlOgIESMdR-80Digitalmissionrecorderwithplug-inapplicationcardsprovideflexibleoperationalconfigurations.digitalVideo:1553RecordingRT/BM;PCMRecording;DigitalVideoTransmit/Receive;ACMI,and24+GBmemory.
» TEAC AMERICA INCSOLIdSTATEMISSIONdATARECORdER(SSMdR)Digitaldatarecorderwhichrecordssingleormultipleimagingsensorandmissiondata(Eo,IR&SAR)Feature:fullyintegratedremovableunit.AMPEXDCRsiinterface,upto50Gigabytesofstorage480MB/stransferrateWeight:9lbdimensions:8.7inx6.0inx3.75in(<200cubicinches)Power:consumes<50W.
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» BENTAl INDUSTRIESMICROBAT275Co-operateswithTeleFlightTechnologiesLtd.inthedevelopmentofthisstabilizedEosensor.Characteristics:ExtremelySmall,lightweight,stabilizedpayloadsystem2.5/8”(67mm),Hading,Beringstabilizationaxis,800microRad,mechanicalresolutiondesign.Controlledx10opticalzoom,x4digitalzoom(Eo).Options:CameraRollProtection,IntegratedHighResolutionwirelessVideoDown-Link,IntegratedMultiDropbi-directionalwirelesstelemetrylink.Weight:300gm.UserProvisionsforencryption,anduserdefinedalgorithms.
» ClOUD CAP TECHNOlOgy INCTASEAsmallinertiallystabilizedsinglecameraPTZgimbalfortheUAVintegrator.GimbalprovidesstandaloneoperationwithintegratedinertialandGPSsensors.Videorecording,objecttrackingandlocalizationsupportedwithGimbalUIsoftware.Noveldesignminimizesturretsize.Performance:Fieldofview:ContinuousPan;Tilt:23degup,203degdown;200deg/secslewrate;0.05degpointingresolution.Cameras:DefaultcameraisSonyFSB-EX480C18Xcolorzoom.LWIRandSWIRoptionsavailableandcustompayloadscanbesupported.Weight:900gincludingdefaultdaylightblockcameradimensions:4.4inchdiameterturret.overallpackagesizeis5x4.4x7inches.Power:9Vto20VDC,18Wmax
TASEdUOAnupdatedTASEgimbalwhichprovidesbothadaylightandLWIRimager.Analoguevideooutputsareprovidedforbothcameras.Mounting,mechanicalperformance,andelectricalinterfacesareidenticaltotheTASEgimbal.Performance:Fieldofview:ContinuousPan;Tilt:23degup,203degdown;200deg/secslewrate;0.05degpointingresolution.Cameras:SonyFSB-EX98026XcolorzoomandFLIRPhotonLWIR.otherpayloadoptionscanbesupported.Weight:1.2KgincludingdaylightandIRimagersdimensions:5.0inchdiameterturret.overallpackagesizeis5x5x7.7inches.Power:8Vto20VDC,25Wmax
TASEIITheT2gimbalprovidesaTASEoptionwithsignificantlyincreasedcamerapayloadvolume,performance,andconfigurationoptionstosupportadvancedUAVoperations.Performance:Fieldofview:ContinuousPan;Tilt:15degup,195degdown;200deg/secslewrate;0.025degpointingresolution.Cameras:Defaultconfigurationwillincludedaylightzoom,14deg640x480LWIRandlaserpointers.SWIR,MWIR,rangefindersanddesignatorscanbesupported.Weight:2.5Kgincludingdefaultimagersdimensions:7inchdiameterturret.overallpackagesizeis7x5.8x8.9inches.Power:8Vto20VDC,35Wmax
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» CONTROP PRECISION TECHNOlOgIES lTDAPU-1ANTENNAPOSITIONINGUNITAlightweightcommunicationantennapedestal,designedtoprovidesingleaxispointingcapabilityinacompactandrobustpackage.ContainsaprecisionDCservomechanicaldriveassembly,RFcomponents,rotaryjoint,slipringandelectronicscircuits.TheAPU-1cancarryalargeantennawithdimensionsupto40x60cmunderawindloadofupto65knots.TheantennacanbepointedinazimuthaccordingtomanualcommandsorcantrackautomaticallyaccordingtoSignalStrength(SS).CommunicationtotheantennapedestalisprovidedbymeansofRS-422serialchannel.Weight:7.5kg.dimensions:(DxWxH)282x247x359mm.InputVoltage:+28VDC,1Amp.
HRN-1AirborneDataLinkDirectionalAntennaPedestal.Performance:Velocity:30°/sec,PositioningRange:360°xN,PositioningAccuracy:0.7deg.(1sigma),operationFrequency:4.4to5.1GHz.Weight:2.3kg(includingtheC-BandAntenna).Power:InputVoltage:±15V,0.4Amp,+5V,0.5Amp;+28V,1Amp(for-54°Coptiononly).
HRN-2AirborneDualDirectionalAntennaPedestal.Performance:Velocity:LowerAntenna:20°/sec,UpperAntenna:30°/sec,PositioningRange:360°xN.PositioningAccuracy:0.7deg.(1sigma).operationFrequency:4.4to5.1GHz.Weight:4.0kg(includingtheC-BandAntennas).Power:InputVoltage:±15V,0.8Amp,+5V,0.5Amp;+28V,1.7Amp(for-54°Coptiononly).
» CUBIC DEFENSE SySTEMS INCHIGHINTEGRITYdATALINK(HIdL)DesignedforNATo’sMaritimeUnmannedAerialVehicleprogramme.TheHIDLwillassistoperatorsinmakingsafeUAVtake-offsandlandingsonshipsandalsoallowthetransferofsensorphotosanddatatonavalvesselsandothersurfaceterminalsforoperatorstostudyanddisseminate.Characteristics:UsesanyavailableRFchannels,evenifnon-contiguous;Networkedformultiplesimultaneoususers;Usestimeandfrequencydiversityforresistancetojamming;Variabledataratefrom3Kbpsto20Mbpsandaback-upforCommonDataLink,amongstothers.
TACTICALCOMMONdATALINK(TCdL)DigitalSignalProcessing(DSP)-DrivenCDL.Programmabledatarates,adjustablein-flight.Modularpackaging.Flexibleinterfaces(RS-422,Ethernet,Fibreoptic,RS-232).Weight:<10lbPower:<125Winputpowerat28VDC,2WRFout.Availableasafullduplextransmitter/receiverorareceiveonlyremotedataterminal.FrequencyBand:Ku-,X-,oruserselectable,andRFoutputpowerchangeable.
» IAI/ElTA SySTEMS lTDEL/K-1865AirDataTerminallightweight,compactairterminalofELTA’smicrowavecommunicationdatalinknetworkdimensions:Transceiver:210x300x160mm(WxDxH).Frontend:382x260x160mm(WxDxH).ModulararchitectureFrequencyrange:upto1,500MHz(baseline:600MHz)Antennas:omnidirectional:+1dBi,Directional(optional):planar+15dBi.Transmitpower:2W,10Wor25WWeight:2.5to10kg(dependingonconfigofselectedoptionsPower:100to250W,Source:28VDCperMIL-STD-704.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS ADVANCED PRODUCTS & DESIgNVIdEOSCOUT130VideoScoutisafullyintegrated,portableCommercialoff-the-Shelf(CoTS)systemdesignedtoenablefielddeployedpersonneltoeasilycapture,analyse,enhance,annotate,andrelayvideointelligenceviaexistingcommunicationinfrastructure.Specifications:operatingSystem:WindowsXPPRo.Laptop:CPUIntelPentiumMProcessor1.4GHz,Memory1GB,HDDRemovable40GB,Display12.1”TouchScreen,HighContrastscreen,KeyboardWaterproofkeyboard,touchpad,PCMCIACard1TypeII.dimensions:10.8”x9.4”x2.9”.Weight:9.5lbs.EnvironmentalStandard:MIL-STD-810F.Video/ImageProcessing:VideoCaptureI/oS-Video,NTSC,PAL,RS170,RS232,RGB(SVGA),TVout;Ethernet;Audio.Compression/Decompression:MPEG-2.
VIdEOSCOUT770VideoScoutisafullyintegrated,portableCommercialoff-the-Shelf(CoTS)systemdesignedtoenablefielddeployedpersonneltoeasilycapture,analyse,enhance,annotate,andrelayvideointelligenceviaexistingcommunicationinfrastructure.Specifications:operatingSystem:WindowsXPPRo.Laptop:CPUIntelPentiumMProcessor1.6GHz;Memory1GB;Bay1ModulesDVDRW;HDDRemovable80GB;Display12.1”TouchScreen,SunlightreadableLCD;KeyboardWaterproofkeyboard,touchpad;PCMCIACardTypeIIIx1orTypellx2;BatteryLi-IonPrimarySmartbatteryfor5hours.dimensions:310(W)x255(D)x70(H)mm.Weight:6.5kg.Video/ImageProcessing:VideoCaptureI/oS-Video,NTSC,PAL,RS170,RS232,GB(SVGA),TVout;Ethernet;Audio.Compression/DecompressionMPEG-2.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS, TElEMETRy-WESTVCS700Real-timecolourvideocompressionsystem.Compressionoffull-motionvideowithnovisibleimagedegradation.Programmablecompressionratiosto350:1.User-programmablevideoformatviaRS-232port.NTSCandPALcolour.CompositeorY/Ccompatibility.Compact20cubic-inchairbornevideocompressionunit.optionsformultiplevideoinputs,telemetrydatainclusion,audioandembeddedencryption.
» NOVATElGPS-700SERIESTheGPS-700antennaseriesincorporatesNovAtel’spatentedPinwheeltechnologyandisdesignedtoenhancetheperformanceoftheoEM4G2andoEM4-G2LGPSengines.Performance:GPS-702:3dBPassBand;L11575-15/+30MHz(typical);L21228-15/+30MHz(typical).out-of-BandRejection(ƒc=L1,L2):ƒc-30/+50MHz30dBc(typical);ƒc-40/+80MHz50dBc(typical);LNAGain27dB(typical).GainatZenith(90°):L1+5dBic(minimum)L2+2dBic(minimum).GainRoll-off(fromZenithtoHorizon):L113dB;L211dB.NoiseFigure.2.0dB(typical).Altitude9,000m.Unlessotherwiseindicated,allspecificationsapplytoboththeGPS-702andtheGPS-701.
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AUTOPILOTSThe Piccolo family provides fullfeatured solutions for UAV integrators.Fixed wing and Rotary vehicles.
Piccolo LT Size Optimized for Smaller UAVs
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PAYLOADS
SENSORSThe Crista inertial sensors are small 3-axiscalibrated rate and acceleration modules.
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» CONTROP PRECISION TECHNOlOgIES lTDdSP-1Dualsensorstabilisedpayload.StabilisedPlatform:Fieldofregardis+10°to-105°elevationandnx360°azimuth.Fourgimbals,betterthan25microradiansRMSstabilisation.Pointingaccuracy0.7°.Infraredsensor:3-5micron,InSb,focalplanearraydetector,22.5xcontinuousathermalFLIRzoomlens.FoVs:narrow0.98°x0.92°,wide21.7°x20.6°,IFoV67microradians.NTSCorPALvideoformats.Willdetecttrucksat25km,recogniseat7.5km.daylightchannel:786x494pixelCCDTV,20xzoomlens.Fieldsofview:narrow0.92°x0.7°,wide18.6°x13.9°.Automaticgaincontrol.Willdetecttrucksat25kmandrecogniseat10km.Systemdimensions:diameter320mm,height500mm,weight26kg.Environmentalspecs:-20to+50°C,upto95%humidity,2.5g(rms),5to2,000Hzvibrationendurance,15g/11msecdurationshocklevel.Power:28VDC,110Wnominal.Options:ICCD,laserpointer,8-12micronFLIR(1stor2ndgen),extendedenvironmentalconditions,videotracker,programmablegraphics,interfacesforradar,1553databus,GPS.
ESP-600CStabiliseddaylightobservationsystemwithcolourTVcamera.Platform:Fieldofregard360°continuousinazimuth,+10°to-110inelevation,angularvelocityupto40°/sec,stabilisationbetterthan10microradians,positioningaccuracy,0.7°,3gimbals.dimensions:300mmdiameterx435mmheight,Weight:12.3kg.TVcamera:two(2)highresolutioncolorCCDCameras:onewithsuperwidefixedFoV(22.6x17)fortargetdetectionandonewithanx15zoomlens(FoV:0.75x11.5)fortargetrecognitionandidentification.TVTracker:CombinedCentroidandCorrelationtrackingalgorithm.Performance:Truckrecognitionat12km,truckdetectionat30kmEnvironment:-20°Cto+55°C,vibration:5-2,000Hz,2.5g(rms),upto95%humidity,shock,15gfor11m/sec,accelerationupto10g.Options:3-CCDCamera,ExtendedforNarrowerFoV6.35(x0.26).
MINI-EYEMiniaturestabilisedcameraavailableformultipleusessuchasS&R,damageassessment,surveillanceandpowerlineinspectionPerformance:Fieldofregard:elevation+65degto-25degofNadir,roll+55degto-55degofNadir.angularvelocityupto35deg/secCamera:highresolutioncolourCCD,lensx10zoom,FoV1.8degx1.3deg(narrowest)17.6degx13.3deg(widest)Weight:4.5kgdimensions:418x182x196mm(LxHxW)Power:28VDC,+15VDC.Consumption:30Watt(nominal)Environmental:-20degto+50degC.
STAMP:d,LANdUMiniature,lightweight,electro-optical,stabilized,airbornesensorswhicharedesignedtobecarriedbyaminiatureUAV,fortactical“over-the-Hill”reconnaissanceindaylightand/oratnight.D-STAMP-DaylightCCD.L-STAMP-LowLightLevelCCD.U-STAMP-UncooledIR.Weightfrom650gr.Dimensionsfrom125mmx130mmElectro-Mechanical:Type:2or3gimbalstabilizedsystem.StabilizationLevel:Betterthan150.radRMS.AngularVelocity:Upto60°/secinRoll.Upto30°/secinPitch.LineofSightReport:1.0°(1Ó)relativetoA/C.Environmental:Temperature:-10°Cto+45°C.Altitude:Limitedbyaerialplatform.ElectricalInterface:Voltage:24VDC&12VDC.Videooutput:NTSCorPAL.CommunicationInterface:RS-232(RS-422optional).
» ElOP - ElECTRO OPTICS INDUSTRIES lTDCOMPASSCompactMulti-PurposeAdvancedStabilizedSystemusedfordayandnightobservation,aiming,rangemeasurementsanddesignationthatmayincludeaTVCCDcamera,3rdgeneration,3-5µmFLIRcamera,LaserAimingPointer,EyesafeLaserRangefinderorLaserDesignatorandtrackingcapabilities.Additional:CoMPASShasbeendesignedforinstallationonUAVs,helicopters,aircrafts,maritimevesselsandgroundobservationstations.Itisdistinguishedbywidevarietyofinterfaces,enabling,integrationwithvarioussystems,suchasFireControlSystems(FCS),radar,GPSandtrackingsystems.
» THE INSITU gROUPALTI-CAMInertiallystabilisedcameraandturretsystem.Turretoperatesasapanovertiltoverroll(option)system,Pan:continuous,Tilt:135°downto45°up,Roll:±5°forstabilizationandavoidanceofgimballockin2axesversionImagerSpecifications:Camera:680,000pixelcolorCCD,NTSCvideooutput,45°horizontalFoVwide,Zoom25xoptical,4xdigital,Exposure1/4secto1/10,000sec,Aperturelevel0-15(orauto),Internalimagestabilization,3Hzto30Hz,with20dbvibrationrejectionat10HzSystemdimensions/weights:Fitsin7inchsphere/700gmPower(volts/consumption):+8VDCto+14VDC/7W.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS BAI AEROSySTEMSMINIATUREPAN-TILTzOOMdAYLIGHTCOLOURTV(EO)PAYLOAdPanleft/right(360-degreescontinuous).Tiltup/down(0-90degrees).Sensorscurrentlyavailable:SoNYEVIElectronically-stabilisedTV.Weight:2.8lbdimensions:10x6x8(LXWXH)Power:12V(24Voptional)VideoFormat:RS-170(Standardvideo,12Vpeak-to-peak)Commanddataformat:SerialRS-232.
PAN-TILT-zOOMCAMERAWITHLASERRANGEFINdERsurveillancesystemwithlaserrangefinderPerformance:1/3inchCCDcoloursensor;NTSCorPALformat;resolution>380lineshorizontalx>350linesvertical(NTSC),>380lineshorizontalx400linesvertical(PAL);FoV41.4°horizontalx31.7°verticalto3.7°horizontalx2.8°vertical.Systemdimensions/weight:(lxwxh)9x16x11inch;11.7lbPower(volts/consumption):12V(nom)Options:24V.
» RAFAElTOPLITEHighlyStabilizedMulti-RoleMulti-SensoroptronicPayload.TopliteDay/Nightobservationandtargetingpayloadisconfiguredfornaval,airandgroundsurveillanceandtargetingsystems.Topliteisdesignedforawiderangeofflexibleanddemandingmissions,fromlawenforcementobservationthroughsurveying,andfirecontroltomissiletargeting.Designedformaximumperformanceinminimumspace,ThehighlyreliableToplitecanbeeasilyinstalledandmaintainedonaircraftandhelicopters,navalvesselsandvehicles.
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» SURVEy COPTERSURVEY6Athreeaxisstabilisedplatform,thatcanbeequippedwithhigh-techvideoandphotographicsensorstoprovideaerialimagesinthecivilian,paramilitaryandmilitaryfields.Payload:anypayloadoftheuseroronrequest;photographicunit,opticalcameras,radarsensors,scanners,laserdesignationandtelemetrysystems.Platform:canbeintegratedtoanymovingvehicle,(car,helicopter,airplane,blimp,ULM,boatetc.)oronminiUAV(helicopter,airplane,etc)ortofixedinstallations.Dimensions(LxWxH):410x210x440mmWeightwhenempty:5kgPayload:3kgPowersupply:10to14VDCPan:360°withnostopElevation:+20°/-90°Roll:+30°/-30°Maximumspeedforpan,elevationandroll:40°/sStabilisation:Gyrostabilisation3axes
MINISURVEY6Athreeaxisstabilisedplatform,withthesamecharacteristicsastheSURVEY6butforsmallerpayloads.Weightwhenempty:4kgPayload:2kg
» TAMAM DIVISION - IAIMOSP2or3sensorpayloadsfeaturingDay/Night,Day/Laser,NightLaserorDay/Night/Laserconfigurations.Multi-missionoptronicStabilisedPayloadoperateswithTVcameras(FoVsbetween18°x13.7°and0.5°x0.3°HxV)andFLIRsinthespectrumranges3-5or8-12µm(withstandardEFLof600mmfortheNFoVorevenmoreforlongerranges).otherdifferentconfigurationsareinuse.Weight:Dependsonthespecificsensorconfiguration,typically80lb.dimensions:14indiameter,21inheight.Power:typically350watts.
POPPlug-InoptronicPayloadoperatinginvisibleandinfraredbands.Weight:31lband1lbforhandcontroller.dimensions:10indiameter,15inheight.Sensors:‘day/night’configurationwithcolorCCDand3-5µmFPAInSb(IndiumAntimonide),and‘night/LRF’configurationwith3-5µmFPAInSbandLaserRangeFinder.Slices:SensorconfigurationsarepackagedinanstandalonePlug-inSlicewhichcanbereplacedinthefield.Power:typically<100watts.
EWSYSTEMS
» EDO CORPORATIONULTRALIGHTESMCompactSIGINTsystemusingsinglecirculararrayinterferometer(CAI)antennaforfull360degcoverageFrequency:2-18GHzBandwidth:4GHzdirectionAccuracy:<2degSensitivity:-65to-75dBmWeight:24kg.
» ElISRA ElECTRONIC SySTEMS lTDAES-210/VLightweight,modularandeasytoinstall,ELINTandESMcapability,RemoteoperationfromaGroundControlStation(GCS)viaexistingdatalinkchannels,FineDFbyanadvancedigitalphaseinterferometer,highsensitivityandPoI,real-timeintelligencegatheringanddisseminationtorelevantconsumersindifferentlevelsofinformation,stateoftheartmultichannelsuperhet/IFMreceiver,flexibleandeasyadaptationtorealscenario,effectiveWindows-NTbasedMMI.Performance:Freqency:lowbandandhighband,Envelope:-55to+70C.30000feet,selfcooling,InterfaceRS422,LAN/ETHERNETinterfaceingroundstation,MIL-STDspecifications.Systemdimensions/weights:approxweight22KgPower(volts/consumption):28VDC250W.
» IAI/ElTA SySTEMS lTD.EL/K-7071-INTEGRATEdUAVCOMINT/dFSYSTEMThesystemisdesignedtocopewiththechallengesofmoderndensecommunicationsnetworkenvironmentsandtoperformlong-range,highenduranceCoMINTmissions.Themodulararchitecture,thecompactsize,thelowpowerconsumptionandtheflexibleinterfacesoftheCoMINT/DFUAVPayloadenableitsintegrationinavarietyofUAVs,fromTacticaltoMALE/HALEUAVs.TheairbornesegmentofthesystemincludestheUAV,carryingaCoMINT/DFPayload,withDFandMonitoringReceivers,andantennas.ThegroundsegmentofthesystemincludestheUAVGroundControlStationandtheGroundCoMINToperatorStations.CommunicationsignalsinterceptedbytheCoMINT/DFSensor(UAVPayload)aremeasured,filtered,pre-processedandtransmittedtotheGroundStationviatheUAVdatalink.
EL/L-8385-INTEGRATEdUAVSM/ELINTSYSTEM(IUELIS)TheEL/L-8385isaUAVIntegratedElectronicSupportMeasures(ESM)andElectronicIntelligence(ELINT)System.Thesystemisdesignedtocopewiththechallengesofmoderndenseradarenvironmentsandtoperformlong-range,highenduranceESM/ELINTmissions.Themodulararchitecture,thecompactsize,thelowpowerconsumptionandtheflexibleinterfacesoftheESM/ELINTUAVPayloadenableitsintegrationinavarietyofUAVs,fromTacticaltoMALE/HALEUAVs.
» MRCMMRX3500Alightweightandlowpowerelectronicwarfaresupportmeasures(ESM)anddirectionfinder(DF)productrange,designedtoaddressthespecificrequirementsforhighperformanceman-portableandunmannedaerialvehicle(UAV)equipment.TheMRX3500providesthewidefrequencyrange(10kHzto3.5GHz)andhighinstantaneousbandwidth(upto40MHz)required,andiscapableofdrivingthelatestgeneration100Ms/s14-bitanaloguetodigitalconverters(ADC)forspectralsurveillanceandsoftwareradioapplications.
» RAFAEl ARMAMENT DEVElOPMENT AUTHORITy lTDSTRATUSAEROSTATBORNECOMINTANdSURVEILLANCESYSTEMSThesystemisdesignedforcoastal,airandgroundsurveillancegatheringandoverthehorizoncommunicationrelays.Thesystemprovidescontinuous,widefrequencysurveillance,atlongrange(upto270km)innormalandadverseweatherconditions.Itscommunicationsrelaycoverageuptothehorizonrange.Theaerostatbornesystemisreliable,easytodeployandmaintain.STRATUScanbedeployedforlong-termcoverageofupto30days.
TOP-SCANAirborneELINT/ESMSystem.TheTopScanisadualaxisinterferometersystemwhichcanlocalizeRFemitters.Thecompactandlowweightsystemisdesignedtodetect,identifyandlocateradaremitterswithhighaccuracy.Patentedalgorithmsenableeffectiveoperationinadenseelectromagneticenvironment.
» SAAB AVITRONICSELECTRONICSURVEILLANCEPAYLOAd(ESP)ESMpayloaddevelopmenttooperateasastand-aloneESMsystemintegrationonUAVs.ESPisbasedontheEmitterLocationSystem(ELS)withanimprovedprobabilityofintercept(PoI)foremissionsfromsearch,trackingandfirecontrolradars.PrimarypurposeofESPistoprovidetheEnemyElectronicorderofBattle(EoB)throughemitteridentification,geo-locationofemittersanddetailedrecordingofemitterparametersforESM/ELINTanalysis.ESPconsistsofacontrollerwhichincludesanacquisitionandanalysisreceiverandanosemountedinterferometricantennaarrayFrequencycoverage:0.5-18GHzdF:1degRMSClassabove2GHzand35degRMS@700MHz.
» THAlES AIRBORNE SySTEMSCOMPACTAIRBORNETHREATSURVEYOR(CATS)CATSisamodularandcompactradarandsurveillancesystemofferingprecisereal-timethreatdetectionandgeo-locationofradaremissionsforUAVs,helicoptersortransportaircraft.CATSprovides:realtimebattlefieldsituationawareness,radarwarningandimmediatealert,formultiplesimultaneousPulse,PulseDopplerandCWemittersassociatedwithairandsurfacethreats,ESMfunctionswithon-boarddatarecording,EWcoresystemmanagementwithmulti-sensordatafusionandoptimisationofcountermeasures.Itsmodulararchitecturefeatures:lowsizeandweight,minimalnumberofLRUs,interfaceswithnavigationequipment,compatiblewithoff-boardtransmissionandmulti-platformcooperation.Performance:Frequencyrange:E-Kband(C-Kbandoptional).Azimuth:360°.Elevation:+/-45°.Geo-locationaccuracy:Class5%ofactualdistancewithinseconds.Library:>5000modesdimensions:Size(Processingunit):ARINC600(MCU)Weight:15kg.Power:260W(28VDC).
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GOSHAWK350UsedonlowtomediumheightUAVplatforms,lightaircraftandhelicopterstoimprovemissioneffectivenessandenhancepublicsafety.MultiSensorPayloads:Payloadconfigurationsareavailablewithuptothreehighperformancesensorssimultaneously,coveringaspanofrequirementstoprovidetheoperatorwithhighresolutionpictureperformanceduringalloperationalconditions.Sensoroptionsavailable:Day/nightpayloadshouseachoiceofThermalImagers(TI)fromthemediumtolongwaveIRspectrumwith2FoVopticsaswellasamediumwaveTIwithcontinuouszoomoptics.TheyarecomplementedwithacolourzoomTVcameraandEyeSafeLaserRangeFinder.DaypayloadshouseachoiceofcolourzoomTVcamerasfroma1/2inchformat3-CCDBroadcastqualitycolourcamerawitha40xzoomlenstoa1/6inchformat1-CCDcolourcamerawitha25xzoomlensfordaytimeobservation,providingclearcrispimages.ThesesensorsarecomplementedwithaB&WTVcameraandEyeSafeLaserRangeFinder.Turret:StabilisationAccuracy<30.radian.Temperaturerange(operational/Nonoperational):-30°Cto+50°C/-40°Cto+.Altitude(operational/Nonoperational):4000m(13000ft)/6000m(20000ft).Airspeed(operational/Nonoperational):155/240knots.Anti-icingHeaters:Yes.EMI/EMC(MIL-STD-461C)CE03,RE02,CS01,CS02,CS06,RS02.Mass:<14kg.Dimensions:500mmHx350mm(dia).Design:AluminiumGimbalwithCompositeShells.
» FlIR SySTEMSBRITESTARMultiplesensor,laserdesignationandlong-range(thermal/visible)reconnaissancesystemwithonboard,integrated,lasercoolingandfully-automaticintegratedboresightmodule.Performance:Sensor1-3-5µmInSb,thermalimagerwith640x480resolution;Payload2-Nd:YAG,1.06µm,laserdesignator;Sensor3-1.57µm,Class1(eye-safe)rangefinder;Sensor4-Longrange,MonochromeCCDwith3FieldsofViewmatchedtothermalimager.dimensions/weight:Turret(DxH)22.8X30.4cm;51.2kg.Power:18-31VDC;MIL-STD704EOptions:Invertibleturret;autotracker;ARINC,MIL-STD-1553BandRS-232/422interfaces;movingmapbasedMissionManagementSystem;ergonomicuniversalhandcontroller,realtimevideodownlink.
MICROSTARIIThreesensor,(thermal/visible/LRF)surveillanceandreconnaissancesystem.Performance:Sensor1-3-5µmInSbthermalimagerwithautofocus;Sensor2-Longrange,daylightCCDcamerawith18:1zoomlens;Sensor3-1.54µm,Class1(eye-safe)laserrangefinder.dimensions:Turret(DxH)22.9X34.3cm;9.5kg.Power:18-32VDC.Additional:Compactelectronicscontrolunit;ARINC,GPS,RS.
identify,localiseground-basedradarsanddisplaytacticalsituation.Deliverseitherradartracksforrealtimedisplayandanalysisoruseshighcapacityrecordingfeatureforpostflightanalysis.WorkswithStrategicemitterlocationsystem.Frequencyrange:EtoJ(optionalCtoK),rangeaccuracybetterthan5kmat100kmclaimed.Weight:<20kgPower:<300VAconsumption.
» THAlES COMMUNICATIONSCOMINTPAYLOAdTheCoMINTpayloadisdesignedforMALE/HALEUAVormannedaircrafttoprovideElectronicorderofBattlethroughemitteridentificationandlocation.Widebandinterceptionanddirectionfindingprovideautomaticcommunicationsactivity,alert,networkanalysisandtargetingcapabilitiesonVHF&UHFbands(30-3000MHz).Real-timegroundexploitationforinterceptionandlocationisavailablethroughdatalink.on-boardwidebandrecordingfeatureallowsalsooff-linegroundexploitation.Performance:widebandinterceptionanddirectionfinderSystemdimensions/weights:19inch9U;lessthan50kgOptions:datalinkandgroundexploitationsegment.
» THAlES OPTRONIC SySTEMSVICON78SERIES455Familyoflightweightchaff/flaredispensingsystemsthatcanbeconfiguredforhelicopters,fastjets,largeaircraftandUAVs.Manual,semi-automaticandfullyautomaticthreatadaptivedispensingcapability.TheVicon78isabletointerfacewithawiderangeofradarwarningreceivers,missilewarningsystems,andDefensiveAidsSuitecontrollers.Thesystemhasthecapabilitytocontrolupto24countermeasuresdispensers,whichcanbeinstalledinternally,semi-recessed,externallyfairedoronpoddedmountings.Adispensermoduleisabletoacceptinterchangeablechaffandflaremagazinescontainingupto64payloads,orModularExpendableBlocks.
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» BAE SySTEMS ADVANCED TECHNOlOgIESAURORA600Hyperspectralimaging(HSI)sensorfortheultra-violet,visibleandnearinfrared(UV-VNIR)spectralrangewithrealtimeprocessing.Performance:SensorModel600:Spectralchannels(Max)480;Crosstrackpixels640;Framerate0-200fps;Spectralrange600nm,selectablewithinthe300-1050nmwindow.Associatedprocessorprovidesadaptive,realtime,subpixelATR.Systemdimensions/weight:Hyperspectralsensor(WxLxH)4.44”x14.7”x7.90”;weight16lbs;power50watts.Acquisition/Processingsystem(WxLxH)8.5”x17.5”x17.25”;weight70lbsPower(volts/consumption):power540watts
» BAE SySTEMS INFORMATION AND ElECTRONIC SySTEMS INTEgRATION INCSCC500MICROIRCAMERACORESHighperformanceinfraredimaginginacompactlightweightandconfigurablepackage.Highperformance,lowcostIRcameracoresaimedatthecommercialandmilitaryoEMmarkets.BasedonBAESYSTEMSMicroIRTechnology,theygeneratesuperiorimagequalityoveranextendedoperatingtemperaturerangewiththewidedynamicrange(14bit)andreal-time60Hzframerate.
» CONTROP PRECISION TECHNOlOgIES lTDFOX:250,450ANd720ThermalImagingCameraswithContinuousZoomLens.observationunitswhichmaybeusedatnightintotaldarkness.Canbesuppliedwithanenclosure(FoX-ZE)orwithoutanenclosure(FoX-Z).TechnicalCharacteristics:SensorType:MWIRInSb3rdGenFPA.SpectralRange:3-5microns.NumberofPixels:320x256.LensType:ContinuousZoomLens-250Z:WFoV:27ºx20.2º,NFoV:2.2ºx1.7º,Maxmagnification:X12.5.-450Z:WFoV:27ºx20.2º,NFoV:1.2ºx0.9º,Maxmagnification:X22.5.-720Z:WFoV:27ºx20.2º,NFoV:0.76ºx0.59º,Maxmagnification:X36.2-Axisìscan:optionalfor450Z/ZEand720Z/ZE.ZoomChange:Remotelycontrolled.Focus:Automaticadjustmentthroughzoom.FocusAdjustment:Remotelycontrolled.UniformityCalibration:Internalorexternal1or2points.VideoFormat:CCIRorRS-170(or14BITdigital).Cooling:Closedcyclestirlingcooler.CooldownTime:8minutes(nominal).Communication:RS-422A.Polarity:BlackorWhiteHot.Gain/LevelControl:AutomaticorManualorLocalAGC.Reports:ZoomPosition,CalibrationandBITStatus.
» DENEl OPTRONICSARGOS410-zMilitaryspecificationAirborneSurveillanceSystem.Imagequalityisachievedbyasensorsuiteoptimisedforairborneapplicationsandsupportedbystateoftheartstabilisationachievedbythefouraxisgimbaldesign.QualifiedtoMIL-810-D,MIL-461-CandRTCA/D0-160C.SoftwarehasbeenqualifiedtoRTCA/Do-178B.Extensiveworkhasbeendonetoensuretheproductiscompatiblewithtoday’smilitaryaircraftfromthepointofviewofEMC/EMI,vibrationprofiles,reliability/endurance,interfacingwithon-boardavionicsandotherimportantcriteria.AttheheartofthesystemistheHighResolutionZeissoptronicsATTICAThermalImager.SuppliedineitheraMidWaveorLongWaveconfiguration.Withits4FieldsofViewandadvancedimageenhancementfeatures,includingedgeenhancement,localadaptivedynamiccompressionandelectroniczoom,itoffersexceptionalDetection,RecognitionandIdentification(DRI)capabilities.DaylightTVisalsoimpressivewitha1/2”3CCDsensorcoupledtoa20xzoomlens.ThislensisfittedwithanopticalExtendergivinganeffective40xzoomratio.Specification:StabilisedTurret:TurretType4gimbal,2axis.Stabilisation<20.radrms.Azimuthlookangles360°continuous.Elevationlookangles+20°to-120º.Dimensions495(h)xØ410.Mass43kg(threesensorconfiguration).SlewRate60°/sec.
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SONOMAM11Step-StareTurretisacompletelydigitaltri-sensorgimbaleddevelopedwithhighspeedStep-Starecapability.IntroducedintothemarketforTacticalUnmannedAerialVehicles(TUAV)thishighperformancesystemisintendedforsmallaircraftrequiringverylong-rangereconnaissance,surveillanceandtargeting(RSTA).offeringa3field-of-viewlong-rangeoptic,thesystemcapturesmorethan8overlapping,digitalstillimagespersecond,whicharethentiledtogethertocreateahigh-resolutiondigitalimage.offeringunprecedentedcoverageandresolutionwith4000mstandoff,theM11coversupto300sqkmperhour,assuringcompleteandaccuratecoverageofthetargetareawhileincreasingthesurvivabilityoftheUAV.Physicaldimensions:Turret-17.7kg(39lbs)27.9cm(11.0in)diameterx36.8cm(14.5in)height.MissionInterfaceUnit(MIU)-2.3kg(5lbs)10.2cm(4in)Wx10.2cm(4in)Hx15.2cm(6in)L.HandController-1kg(2.2lbs)Power:85Wnominal,170Wmaximum.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS WESCAM12dS/TS-200Designedtomeettheneedsoflawenforcement,paramilitaryandsurveillanceapplicationsonbothrotaryandfixedwingaircraft.dualSensorincludes:Sensor1:3-5.m3field-of-viewThermalImager,withIndiumAntimonidestaringarray.Sensor2:ColorDaylightCCDcamerawith20xzoomlens.Sensor3:(optional)IRIlluminatorSpecifications:(12DS200)PhysicalDimensionsGimbal:20.9kg(46lbs.)30.5cm(12”)dia.x37.1cm(14.6”)ht.SmartLinkInterfaceUnit(SIU)–optional:4.1kg(9lbs.)33cm(13”)Dx25cm(10”)Wx10cm(4”)H.HandController:0.7kg(1.6lbs.)20cm(8”)x10cm(4”)x8cm(3”).Cables:Standardcablekit:Controlcable7.6m(25ft),handcontroller1.8m(6ft)andPowercable4.6m(15ft).Power(nominal):28Vdc,10amps(withnoancillaryequipmentoperating).
MX-15I&MX-15Today’sMX-15incorporatesanewgenerationofimagingcapabilities:Installedsystemweight-25%lighter,obtain24/7Eoimaging,20%ImprovementinIRrange,FullyDigitalTrueHDoutput,Expandedease-of-usecontrolsuite.Performance:ChoiceofIntegratedMCUorexternalMCU,CMCCDNightSpotterCamera,DigitalorAnalogEo/IR,2Megapixel1080ptrueHDEo,20µmIR,MX-GEoGen.3Systemdimensions/weights:MX-15i-TurretwithIntegratedMCU-15.5”diameter/18.75”height,<100lbs(allsensors)Power(volts/consumption):280W(Avg)-900(Max)MX-15-TurretwithExternalMCU-15.5”diameter/18.75”height,<97lbs(allsensors)Power(volts/consumption):220W(Avg)-840(Max)External½ATRMCU-14”diameter,4.9”widex9”high-20lbsPower(volts/consumption):90W(Avg)-280(Max).
» NORTHROP gRUMMAN DEFENSIVE SySTEMS DIVISIONNIGHTHUNTERIINightHunterIIisahigh-performanceelectro-optic(E/o)andinfrared(IR)systemforintelligence,surveillance,reconnaissance(ISR),andtargetingPerformance11inchaperture;gimbalsupportssixsensorsdimensions/weightTurret:LxWxH20.8x20.8x25.6in;Processor:LxWxH13x8x11in/155lb(turret);35lb(processor).Power400W(turret);100W(processor).
RAVENEYEIIRAVENEYEIIisafamilyofadvanced,off-the-shelfEopayloadsdesignedfordayandnightoperationincludingsurveillanceandtargetingfunctions.Features:Rugged,lowweight,highly-stabilizedfourgimbalconstruction.Wideangularfieldofregard(includingthenadirpoint).Selectablefieldsofviewforincreasedrange.FLIRandTVcamerasforday/nightobservation.Automatictargettrackingnightandday.Userfriendlysymbologyfeatures.OperatingModes:Manualorremotepayloadcontrol.Slavedtootherdesignatingsources,suchasnavigationandradar.Bodyfixedandstow.BasicConfiguration:Daychannel:TVcamera(monochromeorcolorCCD).Nightchannel:FLIR(3rdgen3to5.mFPA).LaserDesignatorandRangefinder.AutomaticVideoTracker.Operation:Temperatureranger:-30ºto+55ºC.Stabilization:Betterthan15.rad.Speed:Upto400knots.Altitude:Upto40,000ft.
» OPTICAl AlCHEMy INCKJ600SERIESThissmall,ultralightgimbalsensorsystemoffersthepayloadflexibility,inertialstabilizationandhighpointingaccuracyneededforsenseandrespondmissions.Nominallyasixinchsphere,thissystemprovidesconfigurablepayloadsincludinghighresolutionIRandvisiblesensors,lasermarker,laserdesignatororauser-definedcustomsensorsuite.onboardIMU,GPSanddigitalcompasscapabilityprovideaccuratelatitude/longitudepointing.Specifications:ExteriorEnvelope:(173mmx165mmx173mm).Weight:4lbs(1.8kg),2lbgimbal,1lbstdpayload,1lbelectronics.Azimuth:±217º.Elevation:±45º.StandardPayload:IRSensor:8-12µm.Resolution:1.5mr.HFoVxVFoV:57ºx43º.VideoFormat:NTSC,PAL.PayloadMaxWeight:5lbs(2.3kg).PayloadCapacity:80in3(1300cm3).
» POlyTECH (A CEDIP INFRARED SySTEMS COMPANy)KELVIN275A10-inchgimbal,equippedwitharadiometricIRcameraprovidingfullycalibratedtemperaturemappingforairborneremotesensingapplications.Kelvin275isidealforpowerlineinspectionandotherradiometricresearchwork,suchasoilspilldetection,pipelineinspection,environmentalandwildlifestudies.Thisstandardsystemcontainseverythingneededforon-demandinspectionmissions.Specifications:Gimbaldiameter:275mm.Stabilizationperformance:35µrad.ThermalIRcamera:8-12µmLWIRradiometriccamera.Fieldofview(IR):DualFoV(20°-4°).ColourTVcamera:Continouszoomfrom42°to1.6°FoV.ImageRecordingSystem:PCsoftwaresuite,includingGPSregistration.GeoMapping:optionalgeomappingandgeoreferencing.
» SENSORS UNlIMITED INCSU320US-1.7RTINGAASNIRSNAPSHOTMICROCAMERADesignedforimagingintheshortwaveinfrared(900nmto1700nm)onunmannedaerialvehiclesandrobots,theSU320US-1.7RTIndiumGalliumArsenide(InGaAs)cameradelivershighresolutionimagequalitytoanystandardmonitororframegrabberdimensions/weightLengthxWidthxHeight=5.9cmx2.8cmx1.7cm/<70g(withlens)EnvironmentaloperatingTemp:5°Cto35°CPowerRequirements100-240VAC,47-63Hz.
PATHFINdIR–INFRAREdCAMERAThePathFindIRisacompactthermalimagerperfectforunmannedgroundvehicleapplications.Hermeticallysealedagainstharshenvironmentalconditions,PathFindIRisastand-alonecamerasystemforuseonvirtuallyanyvehicleplatform.Performance:PathFindIR’s320x240uncooledVoxmicrobolometerarraysoperatewithoutaTECoveratemperaturerangeof-40°to+80°C.dimensions:71.4mmx57.4mmx56.1mm(2.8inx2.3inx2.2in).Weight:360gr(0.8lb)Power:<2Wnominal.Inputpowerrequirementis12VDC.Options:Camerascanbefactory-configuredtooperateatlessthan9frames/second.
PHOTON320-INFRAREdCAMERACORE/PAYLOAdPhoton320isacommercially-developed,military-qualifiedthermalimagingcamera.Photonisthebest-sellingIRpayloadcameraforsmallunmannedvehicleuse,includingtheRaven-B.over18,000Photoncamerashavebeendeliveredforusebyintegratorsinawidevarietyofapplications.Performance:SuperiorLWIRimagequalityisachievedusingFLIR’s320x256uncooledVoxmicrobolometerarraysthatoperatewithoutaTECoveratemperaturerangeof-40°to+80°C.Photonisshock-ratedto70g’sandfield-proventowithstandmuchgreaterimpacts.Bothanalog(NTSCorPAL)and14-bitdigitalvideooutputformatsareenabled,aswellasRS-232controlofcamerafunctions,including2xdigitalzoom,imagepolarity,gain/offset,etc.dimensions:51.4mmWby49.7mmHby33.0mmD,notincludinglens.~57mmDw/36-degreeHFoVlens.Weight:97gwithoutlens;136gwith36-degreeHFoVlens.Power:1.5Wnominal.Inputpowerrangeis5to24VDC.Options:Severallensversionsareavailable.ReducedresolutionversionsofthePhotonareavailableatlowerprices.Camerascanbefactory-configuredtooperateatlessthan9frames/secondforexportwithoutalicense.
PHOTON640-INFRAREdCAMERACORE/PAYLOAdPhoton640isthenext-generationofFLIR’shighlysuccessfulPhoton320camera,thebest-sellingIRpayloadcameraforfirefightingthermalimagingsystemsandsmall,unmannedvehicles.Performance:FLIRs640x512uncooledVoxmicrobolometerarraysoperatewithoutaTECoveratemperaturerangeof-40°to+80°C.ThespecifiedNEdTis50mKwhennormalizedtof/1.Bothanalog(NTSCorPAL)and14-bitdigitalvideoformatsareenabled,aswellasRS-232controlofcamerafunctions,including2xand4xdigitalzoom,imagepolarity,gain/offset,etc.dimensions:63.5mmWby60.9mmHby45.7mmD,notincludinglens.Weight:<160gwithoutlens;242gwith26-degreeHFoVlens.Power:3.0Wnominal.Inputpowerrangeis7to14VDC.Options:Severallensversionsareavailable.
STARSAFIREHdFirstalldigital,high-definitionstabilizedairbornethermalimagingsystem.Fullyconfigurablewithupto7payloadoptions.Applicationsincludenationalsecurity,intelligence,surveillance,reconnaissance,searchandrescue,borderpatrol,coastalpatrol,unmannedaerialvehicles,andnavigation.Accuratedistancemeasurementsfromplatformtotargets25kmout.Adapttomissionconditionseffectivelybyhavingbothwideareaandnarrow-beamcoverlaserpayloads.Duallaserpointersallowforbothsceneilluminationandtargetpointing.Precisiongeo-pointallowsforexactco-ordinatestobeidentified.UserscanoperatethesystemwithoutCEUandHCUoverasinglefiber-opticconnection.
ULTRA8500Designedtomeetthemulti-rolemissionrequirementsofairbornelawenforcementbyofferingincreasedstand-offcapabilities,state-of-the-artinfraredimagingperformanceandbest-in-classauto-trackingforimprovedsurveillancecapabilities.Features:Continuouszoom320x240IndiumAntimonide(InSb)infraredimagerand18x/72x,.2luxlow-lightTVcamerathatcanbecombinedwithanoptionalClassIII3bCWdiodelaser.Specifications:(ThermalImager):PixelArrangement(HxV)768x494(NTSC),752x582(PAL).Resolution+470televisionlines(NTSC),+460televisionlines(PAL).DaylightImager:Size:10.6”x9.9”x5.9”(27x25x15cm).Weight:15.8lbs(7kg).Power:18VDCto32VDCinput,maxcurrentrequirements15amps.CommunicationsInterfaceRS-232/422.VideooutputRS-170,NTSC,PAL.
» IMAgINg SENSORS & SySTEMS INCISSAEROSCOUTAirbornemulti-sensorprovidingmidwaveIR,TV/laserranging/NearIRpointerPerformancespecifications:3FoVopticaltelescope,4xmicroscanner,enhancedimageprocessing,RS-232/422control;RS-170videooutputSystemdimensions/weights:37x38x53cm/33kgPower(volts/consumption):28VDC/200W.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS CINCINNATI ElECTRONICSNIGHTCONQUERORIIForwardLookingInfrared(FLIR)ThermalImagingSystem.SystemParameters:TypeMWIRInSbReticulatedsensor.SystemControl:RS-422or232SerialInterface.VideoFormat:RS-170/CCIRInterlaced.UniformityCalibration:InternalMulti-PointSource.DigitalData:14bitDataviaHotlink.Power:+28VDC.Weight:4.5lbs.dimensions:(Inches)7.9Lx6.9Hx3.5W.Environment:operatingTemp:-32°Cto+55°C;StorageTemp:-40°Cto+71°C.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS SONOMA EOSONOMA333Mid-sizedrangeperformanceinasmallturret.Achoiceof5sensors.HighaccuracyGEo-locationandrock-solidstabilizationusingIMU-Insidetechnology.MeetsMIL-STD-810,MIL-STD-704andMIL-STD-461standards.Incorporatesmountingandcableadapterstofacilitatereplacementoflegacymid-sizedturrets.Specifications:Turret-<55lbs(allsensors),12.4”(D)x15.0”(H)150W(Typical).MasterControlUnit(½ATRMCU)-20lbs4.9”(W)x9”(H)x14”(D)90W(Avg.),280W(Max.).HandControllerUnit(HCU)-2.2lbs,4.25”(W)x8.97”(L)x3”(D)3.5W(Avg.);5W(Max.).Cables-Consultfactoryforavailablevariants.Environmental-MIL-STD-461,MIL-STD-810,RTCA/Do-160.TurretSpecifications:Line-of-sightStabilization-Typically<15.radians.Consultfactoryforperformanceunderspecificvibrationcondition.StabilizationandSteering-(2)AxisInner(pitch/yaw)(2)Axisouter(azimuth/elevation).VibrationIsolation-(6)AxisPassive(x/y/z/pitch/roll/yaw).AZ/ELSlewRate:0to60°/sec.LoSPanRange:Continuous360°.LoSTiltRange:+90°to-120°.
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» AERONAUTICS DEFENSE SySTEMSUMASUnmannedMulti-ApplicationSystems.SolutionforintegratingyourUAVplatform&groundworkstation.offtheshelf,turn-keysolution,bothforyourairborneavionics&foritsgroundinterface.MainElectronicBoardandProcessor-ground:32bitprocessor.9Input/5outputserialports.8digitaloutputs,4digitalinputscollectingswitchmatrix.Onboardpowersupply:DC/DCsolidstateInterfaces&I/osdimensions:18x11x8cm(7x4.5x3inch)Weight:1.3kg(3lb)includingIMU.EnvironmentalConditions:Temperaturerange:-40to+71degC.NonoperatingShock:1000G(1mshalfsinewave).Max.Acceleration:50G.
» AkAMAI PHySICS INC.BRIGHTONYXCHEMICALSENSORActivemulti-spectralchemicalsensoroperatinginthe5-µmregionforremotechemicaldetectionofchemicalsassociatedwithweaponsofmassdestructionthatmaybetransportedonshipsinboundtoUnitedStatesports.TheBrightonyxsensormustoperateatUAVairspeedsandrangeswithdetectionsensitivitiesof10ppmmandmeetUAVpower,weight,andsizerequirements.
» ATHENA TECHNOlOgIES INC.GUIdESTAR(GS-111)Integrateddigitalflightcontrolsystem.Inertialnavigation.Weight:1.4lbPower:5Wmax,3WtypicalVoltage:18-50VDCSerialI/O:TwoRS-232(upto115kbaud).TwoRS-232(upto250kbaud).oneRS-422(upto920kbaud).Analogueinput:eightchannels-14bitA/D.datastorage:48MB(solid-state,non-volatile).
GUIdESTAR(GS-311)offersprocessorsformorecomplexmissionandpayloadmanagementandextensiveanaloganddigitalI/o,includingEthernetandtheoptionofasecondGPS(SAASM)installation.dimensions/Weight:4x5x6inches;<4.8lbs.Power28V/12W.Environmentalcapability:-40to70C(operating),EMI:Mil-Std-461E.Features:Inertialsensors;IntegratedGPSreceiver(DGPScapable);Flightprocessor(sensormanagementandflightcontrols);Missionprocessor;Payloadprocessor.
GUSAnadvancedintegratedsensorsuitethatisequivalenttothesizeofasmallcellphoneandoffersacompleteINS/GPSnavigationsolution,withtheoptionofhostingflightcontrolsoftware.Usesreliablesolidstatesensors,includingaccelerometers,rategyros,magnetometer,airdatapressuresensors,alongwithadifferentialready,WAAS-enabledGPSreceiver.Alsoincludedisbuilt-inautomaticmagnetometercalibrationtosimplifyinstallation.TheunitincludesalltheanaloganddigitalI/ointerfacehardwarerequiredtoaccommodateavarietyofvehicleconfigurationsandpayloads.Specifications:Size:4.5x2x1in3,Volume:8.0in3,Weight:0.25lbs(113g;4oz).Power:3.5Wmaxat9–18V.Environmental:Temperature(operating):-40ºto+70ºC,Temperature(Non-operating):-54ºto+85ºC,Humidity:95%RH,non-condensing,Vibration/Shock:MIL-STD-810.IMUPerformance:UpdateRate:50or100Hz,MaximumAngularRates:+200deg/sec,MaximumgRange:+10g(Higherratesavailable+18g),SamplingResolution:24bitsA/D.
» AUTONOMOUS UNMANNED AIR VEHIClES (AUAV)EzI-NAVAUTOPILOTSYSTEMThisautopilotcontrolsthevehicle’sflightpathusingGPStechnologyTheon-boardsensorsincludeanIRhorizonsensingattitudecontrolforrollandpitch,GPSnavigationwithGPSCrosstrackerrorcorrectionandGPSaltitudeholdwithremotegaincontrolfromtheRCtransmitter.Specifications:Dimensions:5.9X3X2inches(72MHzversion)and4.75X3X2inches(2.4GHzDSSversion);Weight:15.5oz;Altitude:17,999ftMSL;Power:Autopilot:5.5VDC200mA,Datatransmitter:5.5VDC170mATX(20mARX).
» BEI SySTRON DONNER INERTIAl DIVISIONMMQ50MINIATUREMEMSQUARTzThisInertialMeasurementUnit(IMU)incorporatessolid-statequartzmicromachinedinertialratesensorsandsiliconMEMSaccelerometers.TheMMQisespeciallysuitedforembeddedapplicationswhereextremelysmallsize,lowcost,andlowpowerconsumptionarerequired.ItfeaturesafullsixDegrees-of-Freedomsensingcapabilityinancompactsizeoflessthan5cubicinches.ItusesthreeofSDID’spatentedGyroChipratesensorswhichconsistofadual-endedquartztuningfork.TheMMQ50useshighperformance,lowcostsiliconMEMSaccelerometers.
» BlUE BEAR SySTEMS RESEARCHSURVEILLANCE&NAVIGATIONAUTOPILOT(SNAP)Isahighspecificationminitureautopilotwithextensiveprocessingpowerandversatileopenarchitectureapplicabletoair,seaandlandplatforms.BoardSpecifications:100x20x15mm,58g(incl.GPS),and200Ma@5.5V-12V.Features:InternalGPS-4Hzupdaterate-SBASready.8servooutputsand8&Rxinputs.DataLogging.Telemetry.12Cbusexpansion.2xProcessorModules:400MHzIntelXscale(ARM),Micro-controllerforh/winterfacing.Connectors:FilteredD-Type)Powerandinterfacing,USB,SMA(ActiveGPSAntenna.
» BRITANNIA 2000 lTD2604MINIdVAIRBORNEVCRSmalllightweight,frontloadingdigitalVCRdesignedforaircraftuse.Highresolutionwithperfectstillsandslowmotion.FitsstandardhalfARINCrack,146mmwide.Backlitdisplay.Builtinheaters.Options:Fullfunctionremotecontrolpanel,LITEremotecontrolforRECoRD/SToPwithendoftapeindicator,Multi-deckControllertoallow2deckstooperateautomaticallyinsequence,orindividuallysothatonedeckcanbeusedfor‘instantreplay’whilsttheseconddeckcontinuestorecordtheevent.
» CDl SySTEMSVCS-4586ThisgroundcontrolstationhasbeendevelopedaccordingtoSTANAG4586protocolforNAToUAVinteroperability.Itincorporatesfullresolutiondigitalvideowithrealtimemetadata&MPEGprocessing(STANAG4609).Seamlessforward&reverseviewingofdigitalvideoatmultiplespeeds.StillimageryiscapturedusingSTANAG4545(NITF2.1)format.Sensorcontrol&vehiclecontrolpanelsareconfigureddynamicallybasedonconfigurationmessagesfromtheVehicleModule(VSM).
» SURVEy COPTERT130-XXAstabilisedhighperformanceturret,whichcanbeintegratedtomannedplatforms(aeroplanes,helicopters,balloonsetc)ortominiUAV(helicopter,etc)toprovideaerialimagesinthecivilian,paramilitaryandmilitaryfields.dimensions(dxH):130x190mmWaterproof:IP61Powersupply:10to14VDCPan:360°withnostopMaximumspeedforpanandelevation:30°/sStabilisation:Gyrostabilisation2axes
T130-VIT130-VIincorporatesadaylightsensor.Sensor:CCD1/6’’,800.000pixels,25xopticalzoom,12xdigitalzoom,NIRfilterWeight:1.57KgElevation:+5°/-90°
T130-IR-GAT130-IR-GFincorporatesaninfraredsensor.Sensor:Non-cooledmicrobolometer,spectralrange8-12m,resolution384x288pixels,focallength25mm,F/1.1,field32°x24°Window:GazirWeight:1.72KgElevation:-5°/-85°
T130-IR-SFT130-IR-SFincorporatesaninfraredsensor.Sensor:Non-cooledmicrobolometer,spectralrange8-12m,resolution384x288pixels,focallength25mm,F/1.1,field32°x24°Window:no,CBlister,availableforvehiclespeedunder25m/sWeight:1.52KgElevation:-5°/-85°
T150–VISIRAstabilisedhighperformanceturret,withdaylightandinfraredsensors,whichcanbeintegratedtomannedplatforms(aeroplanes,helicopters,balloonsetc.)ortominiUAV(helicopter,etc.)toprovideaerialimagesinthecivilian,paramilitaryandmilitaryfields.dimensions(dxH):150x220mmWeight:2KgWaterproof:IP61Powersupply:10to14VDCPan:360°withnostopElevation:+5°/-90°Maximumspeedforpanandelevation:30°/sStabilisation:Gyrostabilisation2axesVisibleSensor:CCD1/6’’,800.000pixels,36xopticalzoom,12xdigitalzoom,IRfilterIRSensor:Non-cooledmicrobolometer,spectralrange8-12m,resolution384x288pixels,focallength25mm,F/1.1,field32°x24°
» THAlES OPTRONICSAGILEdescriptionTheAirborneGyrostabilizedIRLightEquipment(AGILE).CharacteristicsGyrostabilisedplatform:3axisactivegyrostabilisation;Azimuth:360°continuous;Elevation:+30°to-100°andØ305mm.Weight20kg
» TOP I VISIONLEV2&LEV5Lev2:Lightweightstabilizedpayload,0.8kg,Day-x25zoomhighresolutionCCDsensor.Lev5:Lightweightstabilizedpayload,3kg,Day-x40zoomhighresolutionCCDsensor.
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» 2D3 lTD (PART OF OxFORD METRICS gROUP PlC)AUTOMATEdIMAGERY2d3hasasuiteofembeddableorground-basedsoftwaresolutionsforunmannedaerialvehicleEopayloads,allowingformapping3Dterrainandtrackingtargets,to3Dpositioning,zoominginonvideoandpickingoutdetailfromsuperresolution,aswellasmosaicingoverlappingimagestocreate3Dmodels.
» ACRA CONTROlKAM-500Thisproductlineprovidesextremelyflexible,high-performancedigitaldataacquisitionsystemssupportingadvancedsignalconditioning,integrateddatalogging,andmultipleoutputtypeswithinasingleunitormaster/slavedistributednetworkenvironment.Thesystemusesindustry-leadingdigitalfiltersignalconditioning(FIR&IIR)designs,whichareaccurateupto0.1%offullscaleovertheentiretemperaturerange(-40°Cto+85°C).Allanaloguesignalconditioningmodulesinthesystemprovideananaloguetodigitalconverter(upto16bitA/D)perchannel,programmablegains,offsetsandsamplingratesupto100ksps.ThebackboneoftheKAM-500architecturesisadigital-backplanewhichsupports16MBofdatatransferspersecond.Thesystemoperatesinanisochronoussamplingmodewithadatathroughputof2Msample/second(32Mbps).CapableofoutputtingdatainPCM,Ethernet,ARINC,MIL-STD1553formats,andloggingdatatosolidstateflashmemory–allatthesametime.Theparametersandtheirsampleratescanevenbedifferentbetweeneachofthedifferentoutput/memoryformats.
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» gUIDED SySTEMS TECHNOlOgIES INC.INTEGRATEdVISIONSYSTEMTESTBEd-AdVANCEdENdURANCEDevelopmentofafull-functionresearch-gradeintegratedavionicssuiteforautonomousadaptiveflightoperationsofavarietyoffixedandrotary-wingUAVsystemsthatrequirehigh-precisionGPS-aidedinertialnavigationandoneormoreauxiliaryhigh-performanceprocessingresourcesforflightevaluation/demonstrationofcomputationallyintensealgorithms(e.g.real-timetrajectoryoptimizationandmissionmanagementincomplexscenarios,sensorfusion,andvisionprocessingforguidanceandcontrol).ThesystemiscurrentlybeingintegratedontheUAVRLfixed-wingUAVprototype(pictured)andwasdevelopedbyGSTwithUSAFfundingforuniversityresearchatGeorgiaTech.
» kEARFOTT gUIDANCE AND NAVIgATION CORPORATIONK-2000TheK-2000SeriesServoActuatorprovidesUAVmanufacturerswithahighperformance,lowweight,compactservoactuatorsoptimisedforUAV’sinthe150to2000poundclass.DesignedtoaccommodatethesystemrequirementsforUAVsintheareaofEMI(MIL-STD-461D)andreliability.Basedonthemodularconceptutilisingacommon28voltDCbrushlessmotorastheprimemoverwiththeelectroniccontrol,powerstage,geartrainandpositionfeedbacksystemessentiallycommontoallactuators.Currently,sevendifferentversionsareproducedincludingstandardandhightorquemodelsaswellasdigital(RS485)oranalog(PulseWidthModulated)communicationinterfaces.
KN-4073Thissystemoffersalow-weightnavigationsolution.TheKN-4073,whichfeaturesKearfott’sMonolithicRingLaserGyro(MRLG),isdesignedtooperateinconjunctionwithanembeddedDifferentialandWAGEreadyP(Y)/C/AcodeGPSreceiverforenhancednavigationperformanceandfastersatelliteacquisition.dimensions:9.1”(L)x5.4”(W)x6.0”(H).Weight:<3.7kg(8lbs).Power:28Vdc(35W)perMIL-STD-704A.Environmental:Altitude:to+50,000ft;Temperature:-45°Cto+71°C.
» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS SySTEMS - WESTATX-2740(V)Lightweightexportabledatalinksystem.RuggedisedCoTS,satisfyingNAToSTANAG7085fordigital,point-to-pointdatalinks.Providesreal-time,fullduplexsensordataandvoicecommunications.Consistsofthreeunits:AMA,oneormorefixedorsteerableantennasandRFE.CarrierFrequency:X-BandorKu-Band.SolidstateorTWTAtransmitter.Integralmultiplexinganddemultiplexing.LoSmicrowaverangeto50,000ftaltitude.optionalATMsensorinterface(NIU).
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» ClOUD CAP TECHNOlOgy INCPICCOLOFAMILYOFCOMPLETEINTEGRATEdAUTOPILOTSThePiccoloautopilotsprovideanadvancedintegratedavionicssystemincludingthecoreautopilot,flightsensors,navigation,wirelesscommunicationandpayloadinterface,allinasmallandinexpensivepackage.Allversionsarepackagedinashieldedcarbonfiberenclosure.Integratedradiolinkoptionsinclude900MHzISM,2.4GHzISM,andlicensedbandUHF.AcompletecommunicationsspecificationandSDKsupportcustominterfacesandpayloadmanagement.Royaltyfreesourcecodelicensingisalsoavailable.over1500PiccoloavionicshavebeendeliveredtotheUAVmarketasbothfixedwingandrotarycraftautopilotsolutions.optionsprovideadvancedfeaturestomeetcustomerneeds:
PICCOLOPLUSAfull-featuredautopilot,idealforfixedwingUAVapplications.12surface/GPIolinesand2payloadserialports.Weight/dimensions:212g,5.6x3.0x2.4inchesPower:8Vto20VDC,5Wmax
PICCOLOIIThePiccoloIIaddsadditionalflexibilitybyaddingahigherrateGPS,andadditionalserial,analogueandgeneralI/oforpayloadsupport.16surface/GPIolines,4analoginputs,and5payloadserialports.Weight/dimensions:233g,5.6x3.0x2.4inchesPower:8Vto20VDC,5Wmax
PICCOLOLTThesmallestofthePiccoloFamily,idealforthesmallelectricUAVs.7surface/GPIolinesand2payloadserialports.Weight/dimensions:109g,5.1x2.34x0.76inchesPower:4.8Vto24VDC,5Wmax
» EDO MBM TECHNOlOgy lTD.LIGHTWEIGHTSTORESRELEASEUNIT(SRU)SRUisanentirelynewdesignspecificallydevelopedforthecarriageandreleaseofsmallstoresand‘smart’MIL-STD-1760weaponsfromawidevarietyofplatforms.ItslowreactionloadisparticularlysuitableforthelightweightconstructionofUnmannedAirSystemsWeights:Itweighslessthan2.8kg(6.2lbs).Storescarriagecapabilityisexcessof100kg(220lbs),withadualejectpistonvariantcapableofcarriageupto660kg(1450lbs).Thedesignincorporatesproven,non-pyrotechnictechnologyfromin-servicepracticebombcarriers.Theself-lockingelectro-mechanicalreleasemechanismsimplifiesloadingandeliminatestheneedforcartridgesandtheassociatedtime-consumingservicingcycle.Storecarriageisonconventional14inchlugcentreswitheithergravityorsoftejectrelease.Safetymechanismsincludeanin-flightoperablelockandtwobuilt-inzeroretentionforcearmingunits.Firstlineoperationandmaintenanceisachievablewithoutspecialistskills,toolsortestequipment,andsecondlineservicingisrequiredonlyannually.Asnoconsumablesorreplenishablesareusedinoperation,alowlogisticfootprintisensured.Status:Inlowrateproduction.
SABRE-LIGHTWEIGHTMULTIPLESTORECARRIERSABREisamodularfamilyofultralightweight,miniaturestorecarriersspecificallydevelopedforreleasingavarietyofsmallstoresandsmartMIL-STD-1760weaponsfromawidevarietyofplatforms.Weight:Minimumweight(18kg)combinedwithaverylowmobility/logisticfootprintweretwocriticalfactorsinthedesignofthisentirelynewcarriageandreleasesystemwhichcancarryuptoatotalof590kg(1,300lbs)SABREutilisesacommonhardbackstructurewhichcanbeconfiguredasatwinortriplestationvariantandhasamodulargrowthcapabilityformultiplecombinationsthereof.Eachstationhasanewgeneration,lightweight,non-pyrotechnicstoresreleaseunitwithagravityorsoftejectcapability.Thehardbackvoidcontainsflightprovenelectronicswhichsupportstore/aircraftelectricalinterfacesrangingfromalowlevelthroughtofullMIL-STD-1760class2andminiaturemunitionscapability.
» gENEVA AEROSPACEFLIGHTTEKflightTEK,aFlightControlSystem,canautonomouslyflyandcontrolavarietyofunmannedsystemsvaryinginsizeandcapabilityrangingfromstandardfixed-wingvehiclestominiairvehicles,loiteringmunitions,airships,seaplanesandmore.ItincludesVariableAutonomyControlSystem(VACS)architecture,whichismorethanjustanautopilot,butalsoservesasatruemissionmanagementsystem.dimensions:3.5”x4.75“.
» glOBAl AERIAl SURVEIllANCE INC.UAVAUTOPILOTTheAutopilotisasixdegree-of-freedomIMU&GPSnavigationmodulespecificallydesignedforautonomousvehicles.TheAutopilothastri-axialMEMSbasedangularrateandaccelerometersensorswithafullfeaturedGPSreceiveronasingleboard.TheAutopilotalsofeatureson-boardstatic/dynamicpressuresensorsforaircraftapplicationsandtemperaturesensorforcompensation.Ithassixgainstagesforaccelerometersandrategyros.Standardsystemsarefactorysetforunitygain.Highperformance5thorderellipticfiltersonallIMUchannelsconfigurablefrom1-100Hz.AdvancedIIRfilteringandKalmanfilteringavailable.Andincludesdatapumpsoftwarewhichdigitisesandreportssensordataviaalogiclevelserialchannel.IntendedforuserprogrammedapplicationssuchasUAVstability,controlandnavigation.Weight:45.3g(Incl.GPS).dimensions:1.58”X3.47”X0.75”.
UAVCOLLISIONAVOIdANCELAdARAcompact,lowpower,3DimagingLADARforUAVnavigationandcollisionavoidance.Wavelengths:1550,or1064and1550dualbandwidthoperationRange:DependantonwavelengthandpowerAccuracy:1/4inchrangeaccuracyFOV:-45deg(256or512pixels)by90deg(480pixels).
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» l-3 COMMUNICATIONS WESCAMMX-15dTheMX-15DLaserDesignatorachievesunparalleleddesignatingrangesusingacompactandreliablediode-pµmpedlaser,IMUinsidetechnologyandanexceptionalEo/IRsensorpackage.Performance:Supports1to6payloadsensors:IRwithhighmagnification4-stepzoom,ColorDaylightCamerawithZoomlens,MonoDaylightcamerawithSpotterLens,LaserDesignatorwithLFR,LaserIlluminator,EyesafeLaserRangefinderSystemdimensions/weights:Turret-16.5”diameter/18.75”height,<103lbs(allsensors)Power(volts/consumption):220W(Avg)-840(Max)External½ATRMCU-20lbs,14”diameter,4.9”widex9”highPower(volts/consumption):90W(Avg)-280(Max).
MX-20Today’sMX-20incorporatesanewgenerationofimagingcapabilities:24/7EoImaging,20%improvementinIRrange,expandedease-of-usecontrolsuite.Performance:Supports1to7payloadsensors:IRwithhighmagnification4-stepzoom,ColorDaylightCamerawithZoomlens,ColorDaylightCamerawithSpotterLens,Night(mono)CamerawithSpotterlens,LaserIlluminators,LaserRangefinderSystemdimensions/weights:TurretwithIntegratedMCU-21.00”diameter,26.25”height,<190lbs(allsensors)Power(volts/consumption):500W(Avg)-1000(Max)MasterControlUnit(¾ATRMCU)–16.7diameter,7.5widex10high,33lbs.Power(volts/consumption):90W(Avg)–280(Max)External½ATRMCU-14”diameter,4.9”widex9”high,20lbs.Power(volts/consumption):90W(Avg)-280(Max).
» lOCkHEED MARTINMOBILECOMMANdER’SASSOCIATE(MCA)Thesystemintegrateskeyfunctionalityrequiredformanned/unmannedteaming:connectivitytomultipledigitalradiolinkstoprovidesimultaneouscommandandcontrolofUAVsandcommunicatewithgroundandmannedaerialforces;decision-aidingtechnologytomonitortheUAVteam’sflightactivitywithminimalhumaninput;andfusionofgroundandairbornesensordatasoastobuildasituationalpictureoftheevolvingbattlefield.
» MDl lASER SySTEMSMdLLASERSYSTEMSAirborneLaseraltimeter:compactclass1eyesafe,rugged,multipurposelaserdistancemetersforintegrationintooEMapplications.Thelaserdistancemeasuringmoduleshavebeenspecificallydesignedforadditionalintegrationeachgivingareflectorlessrangeofupto700m(2,300ft),300m(1,000ft),150m(500ft)and35m(110ft)fortheIM700,IM300,IM150andIM35respectively.Thesensorscanbeintegratedintoanumberofsuitablesystemapplicationsrequiring,primarilydistancemeasurement.Specifications:Version:R3000:Wavelength(nm)–905,Maxrange(m)-1000,Accuracy(cm)-10,Resolution(cm)-1,Reprate(Hz)–9,operatingTemp(°C)-10to+60,Dimensions(mm)-154x78x49,Weight(g)-950.
» MICROPIlOTMP2028GAnautopilotsystem.Characteristics:Weight(includingGPSreceiver,gyros,andsensors):28grams(notincludingGPSantenna);Power(includingGPSreceiver,gyros,allsensorsandGPSantenna):140ma@6.5V;Telemetryupdaterate:5hz;Sizeofonboarddatalog:1.5MB;Waypoints:1,000.dimensions:(LxWxH)10x4x1.5cm.
MP2128GTheMP2128gisMicroPilot’spremiumautopilot.Itofferstheworld-renownedsmallsizeandweightoftheMP2028gwith50timestheprocessingpower.Specifications:Weight:26grams(includingGPSreceiver,gyros,andsensors.NotGPSantenna).Length:10cm.Width:4cm.Height:1.5cm.Power:(includingGPSreceiver,gyros,allsensorsandGPSantenna)140mA@6.5V.Voltage:4.2-26V.Features:150mipsRISCprocessorgivesscalability.UpwardcompatiblewithMP2028g.GPSwaypointnavigationwithaltitudeandairspeedhold.Completelyindependenttakeoff,bungeelaunch,handlaunchandlanding.Fullyintegratedwith3-axisgyros/accelerometers,GPS,pressurealtimeter,pressureairspeedsensors,allonasinglecircuitboard.Extensivedataloggingandtelemetry.IncludesHoRIZoNmpgroundcontrolsoftware.
» MICROSTRAIN3dM-GX1GyroenhancedorientationsensorcombiningthreeangularrategyroswiththreeorthogonalDCaccelerometers,threeorthogonalmagnetometers,multiplexer,16bitA/Dconverter,andembeddedmicrocontroller,tooutputitsorientationindynamicandstaticenvironments.operatingoverthefull360degreesofangularmotiononallthreeaxes,itprovidesorientationinmatrix,quaternionandEulerformats.Thedigitalserialoutputcanalsoprovidetemperaturecompensated,calibrateddatafromallnineorthogonalsensorsatupdateratesof350Hz.
» RAFAElGOLdENBAYGoldenBayprovidesreal-time,highthroughputandhighaccuracyprocessingofreconnaissanceimagery,yieldingadramaticincreaseinaccuratetargetgenerationrate.Coupledwithanopticalpayload,theGoldenBaygroundstationminimizesthesensor-to-shootercycletimeenablingTimeCriticalTargeting.Thesystemcaninterfacewithanyscanningpodorobservationdevice,operatingindayornight.Imageryistransmittedviadata-linktothegroundelementforautomaticprocessing,andfurtherdistributedonlinethroughcommand,controlandcommunicationsnetworks.
» RAyTHEON INTEllIgENCE AND INFORMATION SySTEMS (IIS)TACTICALCONTROLSYSTEM(TCS)ControllingMulti-ServiceUAVs.Thesystemcanbeconfiguredinracksforship-basedoperations,shelterizedasaland-basedsystem,orintegratedintoashelteronaHMMWV.TherearefivelevelsofTCSfunctionality.LevelsIandIIenablereceiptofimagery.LevelsIIIandIVprovidecommandandcontroloftheairvehicleandpayloadandimageryreceipt.LevelVprovidescompleteC2,payloadcontrol,imageryreceipt,andtheabilitytotakeoffandland.ThesecapabilitiesallowthebattlefieldcommandertoreceiveandinsomecasesdirectthecollectionofimageryfromanytacticalUAVassetintheareaofoperations.
» RAyTHEON SPACE AND AIRBORNE SySTEMS (SAS)AN/AAS-52MTSTheAN/AAS-52Multi-SpectralTargetingSystem(MTS)combineselectro-optical(Eo),infrared(IR),laserdesignation,andlaserilluminationcapabilitiesinasinglesensorpackage.Themulti-usesystemofferslong-rangesurveillance,targetacquisition,tracking,rangefinding,andlaserdesignation.Systemcomponents:Multiplewavelengthsensors;TVcameras(near-IRandcolour);illuminators;eyesaferangefinders;imagefusion;spottrackersandotheravionics.
MTS-BMULTI-SPECTRALTARGETINGSYSTEMAnelectro-optical,infrared,laserdesignation,andlaserilluminationcapabilitiesintegratedinasinglesensorpackage.Features:FoW(degrees)–Width:34x45;medium-wide:17x22;narrow:0.47x0.63(IRandTV);ultranarrow:0.08x0.11(TV).Electroniczoom(IR&TV):2:1and4:1insmallestFoVs.Maximumairspeed:>200ktsIAS.Automaticvideotracker:multimode(centroid,area,andfeature).Interface:1553databusand/ordiscretecontrols.Videooutputs:RS-170(525-lines),digital,andotherformatsavailable.Cooling:selfcontained.Power:28VDCaircraftpower.Weightsanddimensions(approx.):WRA-1:230lbs;22in.diameter.WRA-2:25lbs;½ATR,(LxWxH)14.4in.x4.9in.x7.6in.
» ROkE MANOR RESEARCH lIMITEDMINIATURERAdARALTIMETERSMKVITheMkVIhasbeendevelopedusingacombinationofMkIVaandMkVtechnologiesandcombinesthebestofbothworlds-ahighoperatingaltitudeandhighaccuracy.Themicrowave(MW)operatingmodeofersa1.5mto700moperationalaltitudereangeforhighspeedoperationwhilethemillimetrewave(MMW)operatingmodeprovidesforhighaccuracyverticaltakeoffandlandingoperationfrom0.2mto100m.Specifications:Power:12V0.5A(MMW),28V@0.3A(MW).Temperature:-40to+70C.Size:100x75x70mm(MMW),150x80X54mm(MW).Weight:400g.Interface:RS232.
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» EADS DSSMISARMiniatureSyntheticApertureRadar(MISAR)isspeciallyapplicableforminiatureUAVs.Provideshigh-resolutionimagesregardlessofdaylightandweatherconditions.Real-timeSARimageprocessorsprovidemotion-compensatedmulti-lookimagesandmovingtargetindication(MTI)on-boardandon-ground.Features:Allweathercapability.Highresolution,rangeindependent.Groundimage.Ahigh-resolutionK-BandSARwithallweathercapability.Weight4kg.Power<50W.
» EDO CORPORATIONAN/APS-144SAR/MTIMOdULARRAdARThisdualfunctionradariseasilyinstalledinhelicopters,lightaircraft,andUAVsorinanexternalpodmounting.TheSARfunctionintheAN/APS-144complementstheMTIfunctionwithitsabilitytoimagefixedtargetsinaspotorstripmode.ThespotSARmodeprovidesveryhigh-resolutionimagesoffixedtargetsfromanairborneplatform,whilethestripmodeprovideswide-areafixedtargetimagery.IntheMTIfunctiontheAN/APS-144provideswide-areasurveillanceofmovingtargets,andcueingofopticalorIRsensorsforavarietyofneedssuchasbattlefieldsurveillance,tacticalborderpatrol,anddruginterdictionapplications.TheAN/APS-144hasanumberoffeaturesthatprovidesize,weight,andinstallationadvantages.Weight:75lbs.Power:450WattsMTICoverage:3to15kmsearchmodewith75-mresolution.Dual3kmswaths(3-9to6-12)or3kmspotlightzoommode.MTICoverage:500Mx500M(FineResolution0.3M),1500Mx1500M(CoarseResolution1M).StripMode:1500Mmeterwidecontinuousstrip.
» EDO DEFENSE PROgRAMS AND TECHNOlOgIESAN/APS-144SAR/MTIMOdULARRAdARDualfunctionradar:TheSARfunctioncomplementstheMTIfunctionwithitsabilitytoimagefixedtargetsinaspotorstripmode.ThespotSARmodeprovidesveryhigh-resolutionimagesoffixedtargetsfromanairborneplatform,whilethestripmodeprovideswide-areafixedtargetimagery.TheMTIfunctionprovideswide-areasurveillanceofmovingtargets,andcueingofopticalorIRsensors.Weights75lbs.Power450Watts.MTICoverage3to15kmsearchmodewith75-mresolution.Dual3-kmswaths(3-9to6-12)or3-kmspotlightzoommode.
» gENERAl ATOMICS AERONAUTICAl SySTEMSLYNXIAN/APY-8HIGH-RESOLUTIONRAdARAhigh-resolution,wideareasurveillanceKu-BandSAR/GMTIradarwithuniqueintelligenceanalysisandtargetingcapabilities.TheLynxIradarhasmultipleimageexploitationmodesandGMTIcapabilitiesthatprovideimagingandtrackingapplicationsforthemostdemandingoperations.Capabilitiesincludechangedetectionmodes,precisiontargeting,nearall-weathertargetclassifications,andtracking.Theradarisoperationalonmultipleairframeconfigurations,includingmannedandunmannedfixedwingandrotarywingsystems.LynxIisdeployedthroughouttheworldwithmissionsagainstsignificantrealworldthreats.Performance:multipleresolutionsfrom3mto0.1minappropriatespot,strip,andGMTImodes.MaximumrangesforSARinclearweatherareoutto90km,andoutto30kmforGMTI.Weight:52kgPower:28Vdc,<1,250WOptions:CLAWSensorControlandDataMiningSoftwareprovidesmulti-sensor,multi-modecontrols,data-basingandadvancedradarandopticalsensorprocessing.CLAWisaPC/Windows-basedsystemthatenhancesproductivityvianearreal-timeimageprocessing,providingtheopportunitytocommandadditionalimageryfromeitherSARand/orGMTImodes,aswellascross-cueing/cross-commandingothersensorsandtheirrespectivemodes.
» ROTOMOTION llCUAVHELICOPTERCONTROLLERTheUAVsystem(PatentPending)isanintegratedpackagedesignedtocontrolandguideanR/C-classhelicopter.A1.25lbboxismountedtothehelicopteranduniquelytunedforthecustomer’sairframe.Anadditional7.2Vbatteryisrequiredtoruntheguidancesystem.Theservodriver,safetyover-rideandRXarepoweredbyaseparate,butconventional,4.8VR/CRXbattery.Theoperatorisrequiredtotake-offandlandthehelicoptermanually.oncethehelicopterhastaken-offandisplacedintoahover,aswitchisflippedonthetransmitterandthehelicoptergoesintoautonomousmode.Atthispoint,thehelicopternolongerrequiresdirectmanualcontrol.Theautonomousflightcontrolsystemutilizesanadvancedstable-hover(PatentPending)controlsystem.
» SIERRA NEVADA CORPORATIONUCARS-V2ThisautomaticlandingsystemisasecondgenerationversionoftheAN/UPN-51(V)UAVCommonAutomaticRecoverySystem(UCARS)providingautomaticlandingguidanceonboardshipsatsea.Features:Performstakeoffandrecoveryinbrightsunlight,fog,rain,atnightandinmostseaconditions.Flexiblearchitectureforintegrationwithanyshipboardorland-basedUAVsystem.35GHzairbornesubsystem-to-tracksubsystemcommunicationisdifficulttojamanddetect.MeetsshipboardandairborneE3requirements(Mil-Stds-461&464).InterfaceswithNAToSTANAG4586.AirborneSub-system:Weighsapprox.3.5pounds(1.6kg).Transponderdimensions:6.35x9.34x19.83cms.Requires28VDCaircraftpowerat25watts.
» TADIRAN ElECTRONIC SySTEMS lTDMRS-2000Alldigitalman-packreceivingsystem.Fullyintegratedcontrolandcommunicationssystemisbasedonthecompany’sMan-PackReceivingSystem(MRS)andMan-PackControlSystem(MCS),whichnowaddspowerfulnewcontrolcapabilitiestothewidelydeployedMRS.Itprovidesanon-LoS(LineofSight)viewoftheenemy,enablingcommanderstomakemission-criticaldecisionsbasedonacompleteIMINT(ImageIntelligence)andtacticalsituationawarenesspictureof“over-the-hill”scenarios.
» TADIRAN SPECTRAlINk lTDTACTICALdIGITALdATALINK(TddL)SYSTEMLatest-generationKu-bandwirelesscommunicationssystemimplementedinaflexiblearchitectureconfigurationandfeaturingsoftware-definedradio(SDR)technology,whichenablesvastwaveformsandfrequencyallocationaswellastheabilitytocomplywithavarietyofdifferentmilitarystandards,includingprovisionforinteroperabilitywithTCDLandSTANAG7085.Characteristics:Range:Greaterthan200kmwithoutrelay.Frequencybands:UHF,L,S,C,X,andKu.datarates:Uplink–9.6to200kbps;Downlink–1.6to10.71mbps,upgradeto45mbps.Controlinterfaces:MIL-STD-1553B,RS-422;10/100Base-T;remoteoperationviaF/ointerfaceavailable.Weight:<6kg.Powerconsumption:<200W.digitaldatarate:3upto45Mbps.Modesofoperation:Analogue/digitalvideo,digitaldata,telemetry.Immunity:ClearorJam-Resistant,LPD/LPI,usingDS/SpSptechniques.Options:(1)Capabilityforsimultaneoustransmissionofdatafrommultiplelowandhighratesensorsandpayloads;(2)Provisionforencryption.
» UAV FlIgHT SySTEMS INC.AP50AutoPilot(AP)includescomplete3-axissensing,GPSnavigation,anddualchannelanalogdatalogging.TheAP50isdesignedtoworkwithawiderangeofRC-basedUAVplatforms.TheAP50fulfillstwoprimaryfunctions:navigationandflightstabilitycontrol.Thenavigationroleincludesperformingmission-relatedtasksincludingcontrollingthree(3)missionservos,three(3)TTL-leveldigitaloutputs,engineshutdownanddatalogging.Thestabilitycontroltaskisaccomplishedwitha6-stateuser-definedcontrollawtableforeachflightcontrolsurfacebasedonamodifiedPID(Proportional-Integral-Derivative)controlalgorithm.Specifications:Weight:50g;Size:144x47x41mm;Power:750mW(~120mA@5.4to8VDC).
» UAV NAVIgATIONAP04TheAutopilot4(AP04)isafullyintegratedautopilotwithmanualoverride,radiolink,andpayloadcontrolcapabilities,andiscapableoffullyautomatictake-off,flightplanfollowing,andlanding.Specifications:Power:7Vto14Vunregulatedsupply;2.1W(typical)powerconsumption;Environmental:-40Cto+75Ctemperaturerange;>20Gvibration.
» UNAV llCUNAV3300Adigitalflightcontrolandtelemetrysystemusing3-axesMEMS,IMUattitudesensorand3-axesKalmanfilter.Itisafullfeatured,tightlyintegrateddigitalautopilotandgroundstationsystem.Theautopilotupdatestheattitudecontrolloop18timespersecondwhilemanagingthevehicleflightpath,GPSwaypointnavigationanddata-link.The3300iscapableofprovidingafull-duplex(up&down)datalinkwiththegroundstation.Specifications:Dimensions:4.0”Lx2.0”Wx1.6”H,Weight:3.0oz;Altitude:15,000ftMSL;Power:5.5v-14.0v@180ma.
» WECONTROlWEGCSTheweGCSgroundcontrolstationhasbeendesignedtomonitorandcontrolthewePilot1000flightcontrolsystem.ItrunsonWindows2000/XPonafieldlaptopwhichcommunicatesviaadata-linkconnectionwiththeaircraft.TheweGCSsoftwarecombinesamissionplannerandamissionexecuter.
WEPILOT1000Flightcontrolsystemforsmallremote-controlledhelicopters.PluggedinbetweentheRCreceiverandtheservoactuators.Consistsofaflightcontrolprocessorwithabuilt-inembeddedcomputersystem,aGPSreceiver,afullsix-degreeoffreedominertialmeasurementunit,andanexternalconnectablemagnetometer.GeneralpurposeI/ointerfaceallowscontrolofcustompayloadequipment.optionaldata-linkmatbeaddedtovisualisedataonaGCS.
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LYNXAN/dPY-1LIGHTWEIGHTHIGH-RESOLUTIONRAdARAreducedweight,power,andvolumevariantoftheLynxIAN/APY-8radar.TheLynxIIradarisahigh-resolution,wideareasurveillanceKu-BandSAR/GMTIradarwithintelligenceanalysisandtargetingcapabilities.LynxIhasmultipleimageexploitationmodesandGMTIcapabilitiesthatprovideimagingandtrackingapplications.Capabilitiesincludechangedetectionmodes,precisiontargeting,nearall-weathertargetclassifications,andtracking.Inaddition,LynxIIhasbeenruggedizedtomeetthemostdemandingbattlefieldenvironmentswithenhancedreliabilityandmaintainability.ItisacandidatesystemforintegrationintotheUSArmy’sfuturerotaryandfixed-wingUAVs.Performance:multipleresolutionsfrom3mto0.1minappropriatespot,strip,andGMTImodes.MaximumrangesforSARinclearweatherareoutto90km,andoutto30kmforGMTI.Weight:<40kgPower:28Vdc,<1000WOptions:CLAWSensorControlandDataMiningSoftwareprovidesmulti-sensor,multi-modecontrols,data-basingandadvancedradarandopticalsensorprocessing.CLAWisaPC/Windows-basedsystemthatenhancesproductivityvianearreal-timeimageprocessing,providingtheopportunitytocommandadditionalimageryfromeitherSARand/orGMTImodes,aswellascross-cueing/cross-commandingothersensorsandtheirrespectivemodes.
» IAI/ElTA SySTEMS lTD.EL/M-2022U-UAVMARITIMEPATROLRAdARSYSTEMTheEL/M-2022Ubelongstoafamilyofmulti-role,multi-modeairbornemaritimesurveillanceradarsincorporatingnewtechnologies,operationalfeedbackandexperienceofmorethan30yearsinradardevelopmentandmanufacture.TheEL/M-2022UconsistsofaUAVRadarPayloadandaGroundRadaroperatorStationthatcontrolstheradar’soperationandprocessesthedatasentbytheRadarPayloadviatheUAV’sdatalink.SeaMode:Detectionofsmalltolargeshipswithautomatictrackingofalldetectedtargets.ClassificationMode:RangeSignatureandInverseSAR(RS&ISAR)imagingwithautomaticclassificationtoclass(ISARlibrary).ImagingMode:WideareaStrip-SARimagingandhigh-resolutionSpot-SARimagingforLittoralsurveillance.Air-Mode:Airbornetargetsdetectionandtracking.Nav/WeatherMode:RealBeamMapping(RBM)and4-colourWeatherAvoidancedisplay.ModularRadarPayloadConfigurations:MALEUAV:114Kg/2300WattV-UAV:50Kg/1000WattGroundRadarOperationStation(GROS)-AdvanceddataprocessingandfriendlyHuman-Machine-Interface(HMI).-Automaticand/orComputer-aidedtoolsfordatainterpretationandreporting.-Modularconfigurations.-DirectinterfacewiththeUAVGroundControlStation(GCS).
EL/M-2055SAR/GMTIRAdARSAR/GMTIradarsensorsprovidesastate-of-the-artsolutionforall-weather,air-to-groundISTARapplicationsonboardmannedandunmannedaircraft.EL/M-2055d:(downsized)-asingleLineReplaceableAssemblywithMediumPowerTransmitterandCompactAntenna.optimalconfigurationforTacticalUAVscarryingeithersingleordual-payloads.TheRadarfitsexistingEo/IRsensormountings(e.g.IAI/TAMAM-MoSP)forrapidUAVreconfiguration.EL/M-2055dX:downsized-extendedrange-madeoftwoLRUs,theRadarProcessorandtheMid-sizedAntennaandTransmitterAssembly.Bestconfigurationformid-sizedtacticalorMALEUAVsorLightReconnaissanceAircraft.EL/M-2055M:forhighaltitudeMALEUAVsandlong-rangereconnaissanceaircraft.TheRadarcontainsthreemajorLRUs:theRadarProcessor;theHighPowerTransmitterandLarge-apertureAntennaAssembly.
» IMSARNANOSARMicrominiatureSyntheticApertureRadar(SAR).Specifications:operatingMode:Stripmap.Processing:onboard,Real-Time.output:onboard,real-timeNTSCvideo.Control:RS232,RS485.Weight:1to2lbs,optiondependant.Size:82x5x3inchesto5in,optiondependant.Range:3300’.Resolution:~14x14in.Power:10to25Watts,optiondependant.TransmitFrequency:X-BandOptions:GroundMotionTargetIndicators(GMTI).Motioncompensation.Geo-location.802.11gdatalink.onboardFlashdrivestorage.Real-timepanandzoom.Package1:InsituA-20plugandplaymodulePackage2:MannedaircraftpodPackage3:Custommodule
» lOCkHEED MARTINRAIdERReal-timeActiveImagingin3-DatExtendedRange(RAIDER)multi-sensorsystem.Thisisanextended-rangeversionofthePolarimetricImagingLaserRadar(PILAR)system.RAIDERincludesanenhancedForwardLookingInfrared(FLIR)system,TVcameraandupgradedLaserDetectionandRanging(LADAR)capability.Thesystemprovidesuniquehigh-resolution,three-dimensionaltargetimagingformilitaryandcivilapplications.TheimprovedLADARinRAIDERallowsthesystemtoseeovertwiceasfarastheoriginalPILAR,andflyathigheraltitudeswhilemappingterrain.RAIDERoffersvastlyenhancedimagequalityandimprovesthespeedatwhichtheimageryisprocessedandtransmitted.Additionally,thesensorisabletocoversignificantlywidersearchareasonthegroundthanpreviouslypossible.Thesystemisdesignedtoconductwide-areasearchesandidentifyactualorpotentialthreats,includingtargetspartiallyobscuredbycamouflageorfoliage.RAIDERishousedina20-inchturret.
» NORTHROP gRUMMAN ElECTRONIC SySTEMSTESAR(AN/SPQ-1)TacticalEnduranceSyntheticApertureRadar(TESAR).Surveillanceradar.operatesinbothsyntheticapertureradar(SAR)andmovingtargetindicator(MTI)modes.SARmodeiscontinuous,fullyfocus,high-resolutionnearreal-timestripmapimageryformedoneithersideoftheUAV.Co-ordinatesofeachmapcentreareprovidedtowithin25metresCEP(assumesP-codedGPS).RadarprovidestwoSARstripmapmodesandaspotmapmode.MTImode,radarprovdestargetreportsoverlaidondigitalmap.
» RAyTHEON SPACE AND AIRBORNE SySTEMS (SAS)ASARS-2TheASARS-2istheAdvancedSyntheticApertureRadarSystemdesignedforhighaltitudeaircraft,liketheGlobalHawk.Itisareal-time,high-resolutionreconnaissancesystemwithall-weather,day-night,long-rangemappingcapabilities.
HISARThissyntheticapertureradar(SAR)isanadaptableairbornesurveillancesystemthatincorporatesmultiplesensors,airandgroundworkstations,anddatalinkstofitavarietyofmissionneeds.PerformanceStripmodehasa6mresolutionandaSARSpotmodewith1.8mresolution.Bothmodesarepositionablefrom20to110kminrange.TheMTIfeaturedetectsmovinglandandseacontacts.FrequencyX-Band.Weight250kg(approx.radarandairborneworkstation.IntegratedOptionsFLIR;LoRoPS;SIGINTandavarietyofradios,datalinks,andgroundstations.
» SANDIA NATIONAl lABORATORIES AND ROCkWEll COllINSMINISARThesystemweighs12kgandismadeupoftheantenna-gimbalassembly(8kg)andthe4kgradarelectronicsassembly(REA),andmeasuringabout18cmoneitherside.Thesystem’scurrentmodeisspotlightSAR,withplanstoincludestripmapmodeandagroundmovingtargetindicator(GMTI).Itprovides4-inchresolutionat10km,0.3mresolutionat15kmand1mresolutionat23.kmTheunitoperatesona16.8-GHzfrequencythatisextensibletoXandKaBands,whiletheantennaprovides3-GHzfrequencyrangeintheKu-Band.Waveformsynthesizer:3U,cPCI,FPGA-based,quadratureoutputs(1.2GHzclock,agile,programmable).
» SElEx SENSORS AND AIRBORNE SySTEMS (SElEx S&AS)PICOSARLightweight,compactActiveElectronicallyScannedArray(AESA)radarforsmallairborneplatforms.PicoSARisaSyntheticApertureRadar(SAR)whichprovideshigh-resolutiongroundmappingandgroundmovingtargetindication(GMTI)inallweatherconditions.Itconsistsofasinglelinereplaceableunit(LRU)withaconnectorforaGPSantennaandcombined28-voltDCpower/Ethernetinterface.PicoSARweighs<22lbs(10kg),operatesintheX-Bandandprovidesspotlightmodeimagesataresolutionof<1meterat>6.2miles(10km).Additionalmodesincludestripmap,continuousbuilt-intestandinterruptivebuilt-intest.Electronicsfortheradararepackagedinanair-cooledunitwithinternalfans.
» THAlES AIRBORNE SySTEMSI-MASTERAlightweighthighperformancecombinedSyntheticApertureRadar(SAR)andGroundMovingTargetIndicator(GMTI).TheGMTIisabletodetectbothvehicleandinfantrymovementsatrangesupto20km.dimensions/weight450mm(H)x370mm(Diameter)/30kgPower500WSARPerformanceStrip-map:20kmrange;Spotlight:8.5kmrange.
» TNO PHySICS & ElECTRONICS lABORATORyMINI-SARScalablesyntheticapertureradar(SAR)/movingtargetindicator(MTI).FrequencyX-Band.Dimensions/WeightThreeantennapanelsof15cmeach/<50kg.Performance:0.3to1mresolutioninstripmap-and0.05minspotlightmode.Minimumdetectablevelocity(MDV)of3km/hwith0.7km/haccuracy.