Military UAV Designs

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IAI Heron

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The IAI Heron (Machatz-1) is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Malat (UAV) division of Israel Aerospace Industries. It is capable of Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) operations of up to 52 hours' duration at up to 35,000 feet. It has demonstrated 52 hours of continuous flight, but the effective operational maximal flight duration is less, due to payload and flight profile. There is a new version, Heron TP, also known as IAI Eitan.
On 11 September 2005, it was announced that the Israel Defence Forces purchased US$50 million worth of Heron systems.

Specifications :

General characteristics

Crew: None
Length: 8.5 m (27 ft 10 in)
Wingspan: 16.60 m (54 ft 5 in)
Height: ()
Max. takeoff weight: 1,150 kg (2,530 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914, 86 kW (115 hp)

Performance

Maximum speed: 207 km/h (113 knots, 130 mph)
Range: 350 km (189 nm, 217 mi)
Service ceiling: 10,000 m (32,800 ft)
Rate of climb: 150 m/min (492 ft/min)
Wing loading: 200 kg/m² (40.9 lb/ft²)
Endurance: 52 hours[28]
Payload: 250 kg (550 lb)

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TAI ANKA ( MALE UAV)

Specifications (Anka-A)

General characteristics
Crew: none
Length: 26.2 ft[18] (8 m)
Wingspan: 56.7 ft (17.3 m)
Height: 11.1 ft[18] (3,4 m)
Wing area: 146.3 sq ft (13.6 m²)
Max. takeoff weight: 3527 lb (1600 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Thielert Centurion 2.0 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 155 hp[18] (114 kW)
Performance
Maximum speed: 135 mph (117 knots, 217 km/h)
Cruise speed: 126 mph[18] (110 knots, 204 km/h)
Range: 3024 mi (4896 km)
Combat radius: 124 mi[19] (200 km)
Endurance: 24 hours with 200 kg useful payload[2]
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft (9,144 m)
Avionics
ASELFLIR-300T, SAR/GMTI, ISAR payload
INS/GPS and air data sensor suite system[6]


On the 19th of July 2012, the Turkish Defense Industry Executive Committee (SSIK) announced that Turkish Aerospace Industries had commenced research and development for the design and development of a "hunter killer", High Altitude Long Endurance version of the ANKA UAV named the Anka +A. It is planned that Anka +A will carry Cirit missiles of Turkey's Roketsan. Anka +A UCAV will have stronger turbo engines and the weight of Anka +A UCAV will weight 3 tons compared that of Anka UAV's 1.5 tons.

Future variants of UAV Anka will have larger payload capacity extending its current capabilities under the following features:
SATCOM
SIGINT
Armament

With their advanced Western Standard electro-optical payloads, American, Israeli and Turkish developed MALE UAVs are considered the most advanced in the world. These countries hold a large market share of the MALE UAV market.
Some examples of MALE UAV systems are:
Aeronautics Defense Dominator (Israel)
IAI Heron (Israel)
TAI Anka (Turkey)
EADS Harfang (Licenced produced IAI Heron)
MQ-1 Predator (USA)
Scaled Composites Model 395 (USA)
Chengdu Pterodactyl I (China)
EADS Talarion (European Union and Turkey)
DRDO Rustom (India)

 

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TAI Anka

The TAI Anka is a family of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) developed by Turkish Aerospace Industries for use by the Turkish Air Force. The Anka-A (TIHA-A) is a surveillance version, while Anka +A (TIHA-B) is a projected unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV). Anka-A is set to be commissioned by the Turkish Air Force in 2012. The name of the UAV Anka is inspired from a mythical flying creature Anka.

Specifications :

General characteristics

Crew: none
Length: 26.2 ft[18] (8 m)
Wingspan: 56.7 ft (17.3 m)
Height: 11.1 ft[18] (3,4 m)
Wing area: 146.3 sq ft (13.6 m²)
Max. takeoff weight: 3527 lb (1600 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Thielert Centurion 2.0 turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 155 hp[18] (114 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 135 mph (117 knots, 217 km/h)
Cruise speed: 126 mph[18] (110 knots, 204 km/h)
Range: 3024 mi (4896 km)
Combat radius: 124 mi[19] (200 km)
Endurance: 24 hours with 200 kg useful payload
Service ceiling: 30,000 ft (9,144 m)

Avionics

ASELFLIR-300T, SAR/GMTI, ISAR payload
INS/GPS and air data sensor suite system

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SATUMA Jasoos

Jasoos (Urdu: جاسوس English: spy ) is a unmanned aerial vehicle designed and manufactured by SATUMA of Pakistan. The Jasoos II Bravo+ variant is currently operational with the Pakistan Air Force.
The Jasoos is controlled remotely from the ground control station (GCS) via a line-of-sight data-link. It can carry a range of payloads weighing up to 20 kg, the standard version being equipped with a daytime and low light camera capable of panning and tilting 360 degrees in azimuth and +/- 105 degrees in elevation. Endurance is stated to be greater than 5 hours. Jasoos II is believed to be based on the AWC Bravo+.
Jasoos II is a state of the art UAV to be employed for real time information and situational awareness. Bravo+, variant of Jasoos II UAV has been inducted in the Pakistan Air Force. Since its induction in Pakistan Air Force in 2004, Bravo+ has proven to be very reliable system that is extremely easy to operate and maintain. The UAV takeoff and land conventionally from a runway under manual control. Once airborne the UAV can fly autonomously where as mission can be controlled using line-of-site data links. Jasoos II can carry a variety of controllable payloads of up to 20 Kg with an endurance of greater than 4 to 5 hours. The standard variant of Jasoos II is equipped with a steer-able day/low light camera pod capable of being steered 360 deg in azimuth and +/- 105 deg in elevation giving it the capability of panoramic viewing. Bravo+ is currently in production for the Pakistan Air Force as their primary work horse for UAV Operations and Training Program.

Specifications :

General characteristics

Payload: 25-30 kg ()
Length: 4.27 m ()
Wingspan: 4.92 m ()
Height: ()
Max. takeoff weight: 245 kg ()
Powerplant: 1 × 2 cylinder, 2-stroke gasoline engine, 38 hp ()

Performance

Maximum speed: 180 km/h
Range: 100 km ()
Service ceiling: 3480 m (10,000 ft)
Endurance: 5-6 hr

Avionics

Electro-optical payload
Real-time data-link
Remote control/pre-programmed autonomous navigation system

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SELEX Galileo Falco

The Falco (English: hawk) is a tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed and produced by SELEX Galileo (originally by Galileo Avionica) of Italy. The UAV is designed to be a medium-altitude, medium-endurance surveillance platform capable of carrying a range of payloads, including several types of high resolution sensors. It's payload does not include weapons, however. The launch customer, Pakistan, reportedly wanted the Falco armed, a request that Italy rejected.A larger variant, capable of carrying larger payloads and designated Falco Evo, is in development. The Falco UAV is not capable of deploying weapons such as guided missiles and bombs, but the Falco Evo is expected to do so.

Specifications :

General characteristics

Payload: 70 kg (154 lb)
Length: 5.25 m (17.2 ft)
Wingspan: 7.2 m (23.6 ft)
Height: 1.8 m (5.9 ft)
Max. takeoff weight: 420 kg (926 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Petrol, 65 hp (48 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 216 km/h (134 mph)
Service ceiling: 6,500 m (21,325 ft)

Armament

Hardpoints: 2× under-wing with a capacity of 70 kg

Avionics

Communications: Jamming-resistant data-link, real time data transmission, range >200 km
Mission payloads:
High resolution cameras: thermal imaging, hyperspectral imaging, colour TV, EO [8]
Radars: Synthetic aperture radar, maritime surveillance radar
Targeting: Laser designator
Others: Electronic support measures equipment, NBC sensors, self-protection equipment (chaff / flare dispensers)

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Bayraktar Mini UAV( Turkey)

The Bayraktar Mini UAV is a mini class unmanned aerial vehicle produced by Turkish manufacturer Baykar (short of Bayraktar Brothers). With the concept of short range day and night aerial reconnaissance and surveillance applications, system design activities started within 2004. Initial prototype Bayraktar A has been developed in 2005 and following successful autonomous flight demonstrations, Baykar has been awarded with a contract to start serial production. After hundreds of trials and feed backs, system was subject to major modifications. As a result Bayraktar B Mini UAV Systems fielded and became operational in 2007 to serve initially for Turkish Armed Forces.


Bayraktar-B is a hand-launched, portable UAV system, designed to operate under harsh geographic and meteorological conditions.[2][3] Bayraktar-B is fielded with small army units and as of 2012 have recorded more than 50,000 flight hours. System offers a complete autonomy with protective features with a high rank of reliability and easiness for the operators which makes it a valuable technological asset. Main features are:
Automatic Waypoint Navigation
Secure Digital Communication
Home Return and Automatic Parachute Landing in Case of Lost Communication
Smart Battery Management System
Remote-Range Command/Control and Monitor (WAN Relay)
Ground Control Switching
Automatic Take Off
Automatic Cruising
Automatic Belly Landing / Parachute Deployment
Joystick Assisted Semi-Automatic Control
Automatic Stall Control in Case of Electric Motor Disfunction
Automatic Spin Control in Case of Very Harsh Wind Conditions
Real Time Google Earth Integration (display of telemetry data, routes etc. in real time)
On Screen Video Display
Target Coordinate Estimation within 10 meters accuracy
Automatic Tracking Antenna System

Vestel karayel ( Turkey)

EADS talarion

The Talarion is a Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned air vehicle, designed by EADS (with technological input from Turkish Aerospace Industries) to meet future European military needs for reconnaissance, intelligence, and surveillance.[3] EADS has run a preliminary design review, and is awaiting orders.


Partnership with Turkish Aerospace Industries
In May 2011, a group of Turkish suppliers, led by Turkish Aerospace Industries, joined the project by signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with EADS Cassidian for the Talarion UAV programme;[3][7]Turkey (Turkish Aerospace Industries) with the TAI Anka is the only European government to have developed and successfully tested a Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) UAV of its own and accordingly has gained significant experience with the development of larger long endurance UAV platforms. The TAI Anka made its debut at the 2010 Farnborough air show and is scheduled to enter service with the Turkish Air Force in early 2012

 

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General Atomics MQ-1 Predator

The General Atomics MQ-1 Predator is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used primarily by the United States Air Force (USAF) and Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). Initially conceived in the early 1990s for reconnaissance and forward observation roles, the Predator carries cameras and other sensors but has been modified and upgraded to carry and fire two AGM-114 Hellfire missiles or other munitions. The aircraft, in use since 1995, has seen combat over Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bosnia, Serbia, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, and Somalia.
The USAF describes the Predator as a "Tier II" MALE UAS (medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aircraft system). The UAS consists of four aircraft or "air vehicles" with sensors, a ground control station (GCS), and a primary satellite link communication suite.[4] Powered by a Rotax engine and driven by a propeller, the air vehicle can fly up to 400 nautical miles (740 km) to a target, loiter overhead for 14 hours, then return to its base.
Following 2001, the RQ-1 Predator drone became the primary UAV used for offensive operations by the USAF and the CIA in Afghanistan and the Pakistani tribal areas; it has also been deployed elsewhere. Because offensive uses of the Predator are classified, U.S. military officials have reported an appreciation for the intelligence and reconnaissance-gathering abilities of UAVs but declined to publicly discuss their offensive use.[5]
Civilian applications have included border enforcement and scientific studies.

Specifications :

General characteristics

Crew: none on-board
Length: 27 ft (8.22 m)
Wingspan: 48.7 ft (14.8 m); MQ-1B Block 10/15: 55.25 ft (16.84 m)
Height: 6.9 ft (2.1 m)
Wing area: 123.3 sq ft[75] (11.5 m²)
Empty weight: 1,130 lb[74] (512 kg)
Loaded weight: 2,250 lb (1,020 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 2,250 lb[74] (1,020 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Rotax 914F turbocharged four-cylinder engine, 115 hp[74] (86 kW)

Performance

Maximum speed: 135 mph (117 knots, 217 km/h)
Cruise speed: 81–103 mph (70–90 knots, 130–165 km/h)
Stall speed: 62 mph (54 knots, 100 km/h) (dependent on aircraft weight)
Range: 675 nmi (675 mi/1,100 km) [76]
Endurance: 24 hours[1]
Service ceiling: 25,000 ft[74] (7,620 m)

Armament

2 hardpoints
2 × AGM-114 Hellfire (MQ-1B)
4 × AIM-92 Stinger (MQ-1B)
6 × Griffin air-to-surface missiles[77]

Avionics

ASIP-1C
AN/AAS-52 Multi-Spectral Targeting System
AN/ZPQ-1 Synthetic Aperture Radar (early airframes only)

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Northrop Grumman RQ-4 Global Hawk

The Northrop Grumman (formerly Ryan Aeronautical) RQ-4 Global Hawk (known as Tier II+ during development) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) used by the United States Air Force and Navy as a surveillance aircraft.
In role and operational design, the Global Hawk is similar to the Lockheed U-2, the venerable 1950s spy plane. It is a theater commander's asset to provide a broad overview and systematic target surveillance. For this purpose, the Global Hawk is able to provide high resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)—that can penetrate cloud-cover and sandstorms— and Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) imagery at long range with long loiter times over target areas. It can survey as much as 40,000 square miles (103,600 square kilometers) of terrain a day.
It is used as a high-altitude platform for surveillance and security. Missions for the Global Hawk cover the spectrum of intelligence collection capability to support forces in worldwide military operations. According to the Air Force, the capabilities of the aircraft allow more precise targeting of weapons and better protection of forces through superior surveillance capabilities.
The Global Hawk costs about US$35 million to procure each aircraft.[3] With development costs included, the unit cost rises to US$218 million.[4]
Initial operational capability was declared for the RQ-4 Block 30 in August 2011. In January 2012, the Air Force announced that no further RQ-4 Block 30 aircraft would be procured, and that the existing fleet would be mothballed to reduce costs.

Specifications :

RQ-4A

General characteristics

Crew: 0
Length: 44 ft 5 in (13.54 m)
Wingspan: 116 ft 2 in (35.41 m)
Height: 15 ft 2 in (4.62 m)
Empty weight: 8,490 lb (3,851 kg)
Gross weight: 22,900 lb (10,387 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Allison Rolls-Royce AE3007H turbofan engine, 7,050 lbf (31.4 kN) thrust

Performance

Maximum speed: 497.1 mph (800 km/h; 432 kn)
Cruise speed: 404 mph (351 kn; 650 km/h)
Range: 15,525 mi (13,491 nmi; 24,985 km)
Endurance: 36 hours
Service ceiling: 65,000 ft (19,812 m)

RQ-4B

General characteristics

Crew: 0 onboard (3 remote: LRE pilot; MCE pilot and sensor operator)
Length: 47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Wingspan: 130.9 ft (39.9 m)
Height: 15.3 ft (4.7 m)
Empty weight: 14,950 lb (6,781 kg)
Gross weight: 32,250 lb (14,628 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Allison Rolls-Royce F137-RR-100 turbofan engine, 7,600 lbf (34 kN) thrust

Performance

Cruise speed: 357 mph (310 kn; 575 km/h)
Range: 8,700 mi (7,560 nmi; 14,001 km)
Endurance: 28 hours
Service ceiling: 60,000 ft (18,288 m)

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General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper

The General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper (also called Predator B or Guardian)[3] is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), capable of remote controlled or autonomous flight operations, developed by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) for use by the United States Air Force, the United States Navy, the CIA, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the Royal Air Force, and the Italian Air Force. The MQ-9 and other UAVs are referred to as Remotely Piloted Vehicles/Aircraft (RPV/RPA) by the U.S. Air Force to indicate their human ground controllers.[4][5] The MQ-9 is the first hunter-killer UAV designed for long-endurance, high-altitude surveillance.[6]
The MQ-9 is a larger, heavier, and more capable aircraft than the earlier MQ-1 Predator (other than loiter time[citation needed]); it can be controlled by the same ground systems used to control MQ-1s. The Reaper has a 950-shaft-horsepower (712 kW) turboprop engine, far more powerful than the Predator's 115 hp (86 kW) piston engine. The power increase allows the Reaper to carry 15 times more ordnance payload and cruise at almost three times the speed of the MQ-1.[6] Although the MQ-9 can fly pre-programmed routes autonomously, the aircraft is monitored or controlled by aircrew in the Ground Control Station (GCS) and weapons employment is commanded by the flight crew.[citation needed]
In 2008, the New York Air National Guard 174th Fighter Wing began the transition from F-16 piloted fighters to MQ-9 Reapers, becoming the first fighter squadron conversion to an all-unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) attack squadron.[7][8][9] As of March 2011, the U.S. Air Force was training more pilots for advanced unmanned aerial vehicles than for any other single weapons system.[10]
Then U.S. Air Force (USAF) Chief of Staff General T. Michael Moseley said, "We've moved from using UAVs primarily in intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance roles before Operation Iraqi Freedom, to a true hunter-killer role with the Reaper."

Specifications :

General characteristics

Crew: 0 onboard, 2 in ground sation
Length: 36 ft 1 in (11 m)
Wingspan: 65 ft 7 in (20 m)
Height: 11 ft 10 in (3.6 m)
Empty weight: 4,901 lb (2,223 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 10,494 lb (4,760 kg)
Fuel capacity: 4,000 lb (1,800 kg)
Payload: 3,800 lb (1,700 kg)
Internal: 800 lb (360 kg)
External: 3,000 lb (1,400 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp (671 kW) with Digital Electronic Engine Control (DEEC)[72]

Performance

Maximum speed: 555 mph; 893 km/h (482 kn)
Cruise speed: 360 mph; 580 km/h (313 kn) [73]
Range: 999 nmi; 1,150 mi (1,850 km)
Endurance: 14 hours fully loaded[74]
Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m)
Operational altitude: 25,000 ft (7.5 km)[75]

Armament

7 hardpoints
Up to 1,500 lb (680 kg) on the two inboard weapons stations[76]
Up to 750 lb (340 kg) on the two middle stations[76]
Up to 150 lb (68 kg) on the outboard stations[76]
Center station not used
Up to 14 AGM-114 Hellfire air to ground missiles can be carried or four Hellfire missiles and two 500 lb (230 kg) GBU-12 Paveway II laser-guided bombs. The 500 lb (230 kg) GBU-38 Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) can also be carried. Testing is underway to support the operation of the AIM-92 Stinger air-to-air missile.

Avionics

AN/APY-8 Lynx II radar[77]
Raytheon SeaVue Marine Search Radar, on the Guardian variants[3]
AN/DAS-1 MTS-B Multi-Spectral Targeting System[78]

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Uqab UAV​

There are two versions of Uqab UAV. One is tactical version of UAV with the flying range of 150km onwards while other one will be a strategic version of the UAV which can go up to 350km onwards. Both tactical and strategic versions of UAV systems can undertake a pre-programmed mission or can be piloted by the Air Vehicle Controller. The strategic version of the UAV has the capability to adapt to the change of mission during the flight. It can transmit information and data through ground control station and can even change the flight path, height and speed according to the situation.There were three companies that competed and offered their UAS systems for the tactical version of Uqab UAV to Pakistan army.A strategic version of the Uqaab UAV that will go to 350km+ is under development and will need to incorporate advance technologies which will soon be ready. Strategic version of the Uqab UAV might be able to attract interest from the Pakistan Air force and Pakistan navy at some time in future. Pakistan navy is looking into acquiring its own squadron of UAV with a SAR for maritime surveillance, with the antenna stored in a large belly fairing.

Specifications

 

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SATUMA Mukhbar

Mukhbar, is a scaled down version of Jassos II, to meet the operational requirement of a short range reconnaissance UAV. The UAV fuselage and wings are completely manufactured using non-metallic materials thus minimizing radar signature. The UAV is completely equipped with autopilot, telemetry, video transmitter and day light camera. The UAV can be operated using a portable ground control station with waypoint navigation within a radius of 30-50 km.

Specifications
General characteristics

Payload: 5 kg ()
Length: 2.86 m ()
Wingspan: 3.56 m ()
Height: ()
Max. takeoff weight: 40 kg ()
Powerplant: 1 × 120 cc 2 cylinder, 2-stroke gasoline engine, ()

Performance

Maximum speed: 120 km/h
Range: 50 km ()
Service ceiling: m (7,000 ft)
Endurance: 1.5 hr

Avionics

Electro-optical payload
Real-time data-link
Remote control/pre-programmed autonomous navigation system

 

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SR Thunder UAV

SATUMA's TUNDER SR is a high speed target drone for use with MANPAD missiles and AAA. It is already in use with international and domestic customers. TUNDER's delta wing design is ideal for aerial targets, with its speed and size it accurately simulates real life aerial threats, providing air defense units with a realistic target to shoot at.

Specifications
Uses
Target Drone, Missile evaluation and testing

Power Plant
25~30 hp two stroke, gasoline

Dimensions
Length 2.83m, Wingspan 3.05m (Delta wing)

Weight
Max. takeoff weight 68 kg

Performance
Speed: 300 kph; Endurance: 1.5 hr; Range: 5~10 km (optically tracked)

Payload
Upto 16 smoke or IR flares (or a combination)

Guidance Tracking
Remote control/Optical Tracking

Launch Catapult launcher

Recovery Parachute/Belly landing

Structural Composition Composites

GCS N/A

Datalink Command Link

 

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Flamingo Medium Range UAV

Flamingo is a medium range UAV with an endurance of 6 to 8 hours with a payload carrying capacity of 30 Kg. Flamingo is equipped with an Avionics suite which controls the UAV during it’s beyond visual flight. The UAV flies a pre programmed path which has been fed into the onboard mission computer without any assistance from the Ground. The mission can be manually altered at any time during the flight by a short radio transmission from the ground. Flamingo’s operational radius is only constrained by the line-of-site data links. In case of silent operation, the UAV can reach 400 Km radial distance and return to base. The Line replacement unit architecture of the UAV makes it easy to maintain in field conditions without relying heavily on backup support.

Specifications

Uses = Medium Range reconnaissance, surveillance, damage assessment and
various civil applications & etc.

Power Plant =50~60 hp, 4 cylinder, 2 stroke Gasoline Engine

Dimensions =Length 5.18m, Wingspan 6.61m (Shoulder Wing Monoplane, twin boom)

Weight = Max. takeoff weight 245 kg, Payload 30~35 kg

Payload = EO, customer furnished, IR camera, Classified

Performance = Speed: 130 kph, Endurance: 6~8 hr, Ceiling: 12,000~15,000 ft,

Range = 200+ km (Live video)

Guidence & Tracking = Remote control, pre-programmed autonomous navigation

Launch = Wheeled take off

Recovery = Wheeled landing

GCS = 2 console, truck mounted

Data link = Real time double datalink

Electric Power = 28v

 

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N I S H A N M K - I I

The NISHAN MK-II is part of the INTEGRATED DYNAMICS HS-UAV series of high - speed aerial targets/decoys representing the next generation of air defense training and simulation systems.

The NISHAN MK-II is piston-engine powered with a 240 cc powerplant. Proven over many hours of field use, the airframes demonstrate a high degree of modularity, and common features that allow interchangeability of parts and easy interface of payloads and operational electronics. Electronic payloads and subsystems include video, GPS navigation, MDI systems, height lock, and sea-skimming modules.

A complete system consists of 10 UAV’s; a portable GCS-1200 Ground Control Station; the ATPS-1200 Antenna Tracking & Positioning System; programming and moving map mission display software; Spares and the GSE-1200 Ground Support Equipment subsystem.

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SHADOW M K - I

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The SHADOW UAV system caters to the medium-sized UAV/RPV market. The SHADOW system offers modularity, ruggedness and accessibility that is second to none in field operations. With payload capabilities in the 40 kg range, and a nominal price tag, the competitive edge is obvious. The SHADOW airframes use bullet-proof Kevlar molded fuselage pans, Kevlar/Graphite reinforced equipment bays and side stress panels and high-tensile steel aramid-reinforced landing gears. A variety of payloads can be supported with the available onboard power supplies.

The SHADOW UAV systems were specially developed to cover a customer requirement for a family of modular composite airframes that could provide tactical surveillance capabilities in the 160-200 km range. Based on a classical twin-boom pusher layout, the aircraft can be equipped with a variety of stock or modified power plants, including tuned-exhaust and belt-driven modifications. All models support real-time video and data modules and flight avionics for at least 200 km LOS range applications.

A complete system consists of 4 UAV’s; a GCS-2000 Ground Control Station; the ATPS-2000 Antenna Tracking & Positioning System; programming and moving map mission display software; Spares and the GSE-2000 Ground Support Equipment subsystem.

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Sky Cross-Bow（天弩）carrier-borne UAV.