Spanish everis is presenting different UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) solutions at IDEX. The VIPER VTOL UCAV was shown for the first time ever. It is based on the commercially A-600 manned helicopter from Rotorway Inc., to use an affordable platform. This was transformed to a fully automated aircraft for long range surveillance and combat missions. VIPER offers a seven hours endurance, integrated and different payloads and fully integrated Flight Control System, Datalink, DGPS and antennas. There are two versions: Line-of-Sight (<100 km) and a Beyond-Line-of-Sight (with SatCom). As weapon options the VIPER can use machine guns, HELLFIRE, 70 mm rockets or other missiles. Also pods or EW systems are possible as a payload.
Technical data: 3,000 m service ceiling, max. speed 185 km/h, max. endurance
9 hrs. and 243 kg payload.
Another interesting UAV is the SORPRESA UCAV. The UAE bought this UCAV in 2014. It is a light (10 kg) UCAV designed for Special Forces. The system is constructed using high strength composite materials, uses four three-phase electric motors and carry a small machine gun. The Quadcopter is so small (diameter 1,600 mm) it can be carried in the back of a normal 4x4. Its payload is an automatic gun loaded with 100 rounds of commercial caliber ammunition and a camera, it is operated by a pilot from the ground in a manual and automatic mode.
Technical data: Payload 4.5 kg, max speed 20 km/h, range 25 m and endurance
20 min.
Technical data: 3,000 m service ceiling, max. speed 185 km/h, max. endurance
9 hrs. and 243 kg payload.
Another interesting UAV is the SORPRESA UCAV. The UAE bought this UCAV in 2014. It is a light (10 kg) UCAV designed for Special Forces. The system is constructed using high strength composite materials, uses four three-phase electric motors and carry a small machine gun. The Quadcopter is so small (diameter 1,600 mm) it can be carried in the back of a normal 4x4. Its payload is an automatic gun loaded with 100 rounds of commercial caliber ammunition and a camera, it is operated by a pilot from the ground in a manual and automatic mode.
Technical data: Payload 4.5 kg, max speed 20 km/h, range 25 m and endurance
20 min.
Andre Forkert
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