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Medium-altitude Long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle
A medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle flies at an altitude window of 10,000 to 30,000 feet (3,000–9,000 m) for extended durations of time, typically 24 to 48 hours.https://www.leonardocompany.com/en/products/falco-xplorer This list includes both unmanned combat aerial vehicle An unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV), also known as a combat drone, fighter drone or battlefield UAV, is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that is used for intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance and carries aircra ... and unmanned reconnaissance aerial vehicle. References {{UAV-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
601 (Elbit Hermes 900)
__NOTOC__ Year 601 (Roman numerals, DCI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Julian calendar. The denomination 601 for this year has been used since the early medieval period, when the Anno Domini calendar era became the prevalent method in Europe for naming years. Events By place Byzantine Empire * Maurice's Balkan campaigns#Renewed campaigns, 597–602, Balkan Campaign: A Byzantine army under command of Peter (curopalates), Peter, brother of Emperor Maurice (emperor), Maurice, crosses the Danube and advances to the Tisza, Tisza River, where it defeats the Avars (Carpathians), Avars. Europe * The Franks, Merovingian dynasty, Merovingians and Carolingian dynasty, Carolingians successively control most of Europe, while strong Feudalism, feudal lords rise in power to gain the allegiance of the people. * The Lombards under King Agilulf expand into Northern Italy, establishing a settlement with the Franks and maintaining intermittent relationships with Rome. * Liu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elbit Hermes 900
The Elbit Systems Hermes 900 ''Kochav'' ("Star") is an Israeli medium-size, multi-payload, medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for tactical missions. It is a successor to the Hermes 450 series of drones, one of the most widely used military drones in the world. It has an endurance of over 30 hours and can fly at a maximum altitude of , with a primary mission of reconnaissance, surveillance and communications relay. The Hermes 900 has a wingspan of and weighs , with a payload capability of . Payload options include electro-optical/ infrared sensors, synthetic-aperture radar/ground- moving target indication, communications and electronic intelligence, electronic warfare, and hyperspectral sensors. Operational history Israel The Hermes 900 was first used by Israel during Operation Protective Edge in July 2014. It had been undergoing test flights and wasn't planned for operational deployment until late 2015, but it was introduced during t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Milkor 380
The Milkor 380 is a Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed by the South African company Milkor. The project aimed to develop a fully South African UAV, the largest of its kind designed and manufactured in Africa, with all components built in-house. The maiden flight was on 19 September 2023. The UAV has an operational range exceeding 2,000 kilometers, making it well-suited for long-range missions such as border surveillance, maritime patrols, and combat operations, featuring five hardpoints for various weapons and reconnaissance payloads. The MA80 demonstrator conducted its maiden flight in 2017. Initial prototypes of the Milkor 380 were produced using a composite lay-up process. However, advancements in manufacturing techniques have led to the adoption of vacuum infusion resin manufacturing. Operators * South African Air Force – 5 in service as of 2024 Specifications General characteristics * Length: 9 m * Wingspan: 18.6 m * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Air KUS-FS
The Korean Air KUS-FS (Korean Unmanned System–Flight Strategic) is a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (MALE UAV) developed by the Agency for Defense Development (ADD) and Korean Air Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD). Development started in 2008, with its first flight occurring in 2012 and development concluding in March 2022.Korean Air begins producing reconnaissance drone for South’s military ''''. 1 February 2024. It was developed for the [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kronshtadt Orion
The Kronshtadt Orion is a family of Russian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) developed by Kronstadt Group. There are several variants of the drone, both for Russia's domestic and export market. Development Kronstadt began the development of Orion in 2011 as part of the Russian MoD-funded Inokhodets programme. In 2013–2015, the company revealed the first layout of the Orion. In May 2016, RIA Novosti reported that test flights of the drone had begun. On 24 August 2021, it was reported that the Russian MoD and Kronshtadt signed a deal for the procurement of 5 combat groups of an upgraded version of Orion, Inokhodets-RU (also known as Sirius). Each group will have several drones; delivery is scheduled for 2023. The large-scale Russian-Belarusian exercise Zapad in September 2021 included Orion drones. Operational history According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the Orion was tested for strike missions in 2019 in Syria. In 2020, the Russian Defence Ministry received th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
INTA Milano
Inta (, ) is a town in the Komi Republic, Russia. Population: History Inta was founded around 1940 as a settlement to support a geological expedition to explore coal deposits and projecting of mines. The city and a separate forced labor camp (Intalag) was built by deportees and political prisoners working in the coal mines of the Pechora coal basin. The city's name is in the Nenets language and means 'well-watered place.' During the Soviet era, a "corrective labor camp", Intalag, was located here. Administrative and municipal status Within the framework of administrative divisions, it is, together with two urban-type settlements ( Verkhnyaya Inta and Kozhym) and twenty rural localities, incorporated as the town of republic significance of Inta—an administrative unit with the status equal to that of the districts.Law #16-RZ As a municipal division, the town of republic significance of Inta is incorporated as Inta Urban Okrug.Law #11-RZ Transportation It is served by the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IAIO Fotros
The HESA Fotros ( ''fʊtros'') is an Iranian reconnaissance, surveillance, and combat unmanned aerial vehicle built by Iran Aircraft Manufacturing Industries Corporation and unveiled in November 2013. It was the largest Iranian drone at its unveiling. It has an operational range of 1,700 km to 2,000 km with flight endurance of 16 to 30 hours depending on armament. The name refers to a fallen angel in Shia mythology which was redeemed by Imam Husayn ibn Ali. The Fotros carries up to six missiles or bombs. History The Fotros was unveiled in November 2013 in a joint ceremony by MODAFL, IRIAF and IRAA. It is believed that the unveiling of the Fotros was rushed so that it could be unveiled before the start of P5+1 talks over Iran's nuclear programs. It carries at least 6 Ghaem Precision-guided munitions, or 6 of 3 unnamed Precision-guided munition A precision-guided munition (PGM), also called a smart weapon, smart munition, or smart bomb, is a type of weapon sy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
IAI Heron
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 10.5 km (35,000 ft). It has demonstrated 52 hours of continuous flight, but the effective operational maximal flight duration is less, according to payload and flight profile. An advanced version, the Heron TP, is also known as the IAI Eitan. On 11 September 2005, it was announced that the Israel Defense Forces purchased US$50 million worth of Heron systems. Design and development The Heron navigates using an internal GPS navigation device, and either a pre-programmed flight profile (in which case the system is fully autonomous from takeoff to landing), manual override from a ground control station, or a combination of both. It can autonomously return to base and land in case of lost communication with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yabhon United 40
The Yabhon United 40, also called Yabhon Smart Eye 2, is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations developed by Adcom Systems primarily for the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF). It functions as a MALE (medium-altitude long-endurance) and can be utilized for special missions, reconnaissance, humanitarian missions, intelligence, or military operations. Specifications The Yabhon United 40 can operate at a maximum altitude of 7,000m and can fly for up to 120 hours (5 days). The aircraft is fitted with synthetic aperture radar (SAR), terrain avoidance systems and a gimbaled camera. The Yabhon United 40 can carry 1,050 kg on its four under-wings and has a 6-unit rotating dispenser for propulsion Rotax 914UL mounted in the fuselage. History The Yabhon United 40 was unveiled in 2013 Dubai Air Show. It was named United 40 to mark 40 years of the United Arab Emirates formation. Operators * - Renamed as Algeria 54. At least ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HCUAV
The Hellenic Civil Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (HCUAV) RX-1 is a Greek research project, which has currently produced a prototype of a Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, Medium Altitude - Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned aerial vehicle, Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), with aim for the aircraft to enter production in the future and be utilised in civil and potentially, military operations. The development started in 2013 and involved a consortium consisting of 6 partners, among them three University research groups including the Laboratory of Fluid Mechanics and Turbomachinery (LFMT) of the Department of Mechanical Engineering or the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), the CSL and the Laboratory of Robotics and Automation (LRA), as well as three private companies including MLS (Making Life Simple) S.A., MLS Innovation Ltd, Spacesonic Ltd and Intracom, Intracom Defense Electronics (IDE). It is coordinated by the LFMT at the AUTH. The chief engineer of the proje ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
HAI Pegasus
The HAI Ε1-79 Pegasus () is a Greek indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MALE - UAV) produced by the Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI/EAB). It entered service with the Hellenic Air Force as ''Pegasus'' in 1992, and as the upgraded version ''Pegasus II'' in 2005. Its main mission is Intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition, and reconnaissance, Intelligence Surveillance & Reconnaissance over-battlefield (ISR-OB). Design and development Development on the Pegasus was handled jointly between the ''Hellenic Air Force Research and Development Center (KETA)'' and HAI, and began in 1979 with the maiden flight in prototype form in 1982. The Pegasus is conventional by Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) standards, incorporating a twin-boom, pusher-prop engine along with a slab-sided fuselage and high-mounted wings. The twin booms emanate from the trailing edge of each mainplane and are capped at the rear by vertical tailplanes, joined together by a shared ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
