Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Shadow 600

Origin
United States of America

Contractor/s
AAI Corporation

Description: AAI Corporation Shadow 600 is based on the 1991 Gulf War battlefield experience gained during deployment of AAI's Pioneer UAV by the US Navy. The key elements introduced by AAI Corporation on the Shadow 600 are a 12 to 14 flight endurance and a 91-lb payload. In addition, this aircraft also features a more powerful high-performance 52-hp engine, digital avionics and autopilot, wheel brakes, ruggedized nosewheel assemblies, and lithium long-life batteries. The air vehicle equipped with an airborne videotape recorder has been designated to accommodate multiple payloads.

Shadow 600 airframe is manufactured to ISO 9001 standards and features more than 85 percent of composite material such as graphite/epoxy in wing panels. Launch and recovery operations are carried out by multiple methods. The combat-proven Shadow 600 UAV has been deployed with United States allied nations in diverse climate and terrain conditions.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Dimensions: Length 16 ft, Wing Area 40 square foot, Wingspan 22 ft

Weights: Max Weight 585 lb (265 kg), Payload 91 lb (41.3 kg)

Performance: Ceiling 16,000 ft (4,877 m), Cruise Speed 80 kt (148 kph), Endurance 14 hours, Loiter Speed 65 kt (120 kph), Max Range 200 km (108 nm), Top Speed 108 kt (200 kph)

Power: Power 52 hp

News
Shadow Unmanned Aircraft Systems Reach 300,000 Flight Hours

Internet Resources
aaicorp.com

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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