Featured PT Dirgantara Indonesia reveals its first MALE UAV prototype

[Indos]

Indonesian MALE UAV under wind tunnel testing

 

[Indos]

Tomorrow inshaAllah the UAV will be introduced formally. Here the preparation in PT Dirgantara Indonesia.

 

[HRK]

Tomorrow inshaAllah the UAV will be introduced formally. Here the preparation in PT Dirgantara Indonesia.

congratulation ...

 

[Indos]

congratulation ...

Thank You bro @HRK

 

[HRK]

Thank You bro @HRK

have they release any specifications in media .... ???

 

[Indos]

have they release any specifications in media .... ???

Actually yes, but I will wait until afternoon to find more specification about this drone. I bet the consortium have invited so many journalist for Today event, so just wait until more information is revealed. Right now is still early morning in Indonesia.

 

[Nike]

have they release any specifications in media .... ???

Expect them in par with CH4B or earlier version of Predator, the system will be provided by IDS and LEN, meanwhile for BLOS control system is still in nego with satellite provider like Airbus defense.

 

[Indos]

First picture coming out

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[Indos]

More Picture from the launching event

https://www.facebook.com/lembagakeris/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

 

[Indos]

have they release any specifications in media .... ???

I read somewhere that it can carry 300 kg payload (sensor and weapon). This is the news talking about the drone published after the launching ceremony

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Indonesia Introduces First Medium Range Drone to Tackle Terrorism, Forest Fires
BY :ANTARA

DECEMBER 30, 2019

Bandung. Indonesia's state-owned aerospace company Dirgantara Indonesia introduced on Monday two prototypes of new medium-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV) designed for both civilian and military uses.

The drone will help the government ward off territorial threats from the archipelago and keep an eye on potential threats including smuggling, terrorism and natural resource thefts, the company claimed.

"Its first flight is targeted to be carried out next year. As of now, we are still undergoing the manufacturing development process," Dirgantara president director Elfien Goentoro said at the company's Rotary Wing Hangar in Bandung, West Java.

The MALE UAV requires a 700-meter runway for takeoff and landing. It is capable of cruising to up to 20,000 feet at the highest speed of 235 kilometers per hour. It can also stay in the air for up to 30 hours.

In its development, the aircraft will be armed with missiles as well, he said.

Dirgantara, which also produces small propeller aircraft, is developing two prototypes for flight and structural tests at the Agency for the Assessment and Application of Technology, or BPPT, with an aim to get a certification by 2024.

The military version of the drone will require a separate certification from the Ministry of Defense, expected by the end of 2021.

The MALE UAV also aims to tackle the country's perennial issue of forest fires through forest and land supervision.

"Forest fires occur every year and they require a continuous supervision on cloud, climate, hotspots and the water level of peatlands," BPPT head Hammam Riza said.

Its synthetic aperture radar, or SAR, can detect water content of up to 30 cm under the surface level. The detected lands in need of moisture can then be watered to prevent forest fires and hotspots, Hammam said.

https://jakartaglobe.id/tech/indone...-range-drone-to-tackle-terrorism-forest-fires

 

[revojam]

Congratulations

 

[dBSPL]

Yess... Another brotherly country joined the club.

Congratulations Indonesia, you deserve the best.

 

[Indos]

Congratulations

Yess... Another brotherly country joined the club.

Congratulations Indonesia, you deserve the best.

Thank you bro

@HRK more specification

Power Plant
Engine 4-Stroke Engine
Take Off Power 110-150 HP
Propeller Two Blades
Aircraft Weight
Max Gross Take-off Weight 1115 kg
Empty Weight 575 kg
Max Payload Capacity 300 kg
Fuel Capacity 420 kg
Performance
Operational Radius 250 km (LOS)
Cruising altitude 3000-5000 m
Ceiling 7200 m
Maximum Endurance Up to 30 h
Maximum Cruising Speed 700 m
Maximum Cruising Speed 235 km/h
Take-off Distance 700 m
Landing Distance 500 m
Aircraft Dimension
Length 8,30 m
Wingspan 16 m
Height 1,02 m

https://www.cnnindonesia.com/teknol...one-pertahanan-elang-hitam-buatan-anak-bangsa

 

[Indos]

During The rolling out event.

According to BPPT and PTDI director it is said that in 2024 the drone will be ready for striking mission. Second prototype will be built in 2020 and expected to do first flight at that year. The consortium which is lead by BPPT will try to make as much components inside the country as they could. PTDI Director in other video also said about the possibility of national missile program to be linked with this program.

 

[RadarGudumluMuhimmat]

The payload introduced in this HorsePower class was an exaggeration. Probably lower or waive flight time. Great news for Indonesia.