Description:
The Aladin is a lightweight, electric-powered, small, short range, unmanned airborne reconnaissance system that can remain on station for a 30 minutes duration at ranges of 5 kilometers. The aircraft equipped with TV and Infrared sensors can be ready for hand-launch in just five minutes. Only two men are required to operate the Aladin airborne surveillance system. Aladin will fly a pre-programmed flight route with updates coming from the operator. Recovery is executed by a landing bag system that switches on at 40 meters altitude.
The Aladin UAV system has been ordered by the German Army. It is currently deployed in Afghanistan within the ISAF gathering Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance information in support of German and allied ground forces.
Specifications Accommodation: Unmanned
Dimensions: Height 360 mm, Length 1,530 mm, Wingspan 1.5 m
Weights: Max Weight 3.2 kg (7 lb)
Performance: Ceiling 150 m (492 ft), Endurance 30 min, Max Range 5,000 m (16,404 ft), Top Speed 20 mps (38 kt)
Operators
Germany
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IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
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Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)
Germany