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Sky-X

Maiden Flight: Sunday, May 29, 2005

Origin
Italy

Contractor/s
Alenia Aeronautica

Description: The Sky-X is a technology demonstrator for a multi-role Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) developed by Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company. The scope of this program is to develop a platform suitable for ground observation, surveillance and reconnaissance for both civil and security customers. The Sky-X performed its maiden flight on 29 May 2005 at Vidsel in Sweden.

The Sky-X can carry a payload of up to 200 kg cruising at 260 knots (480 kph) at high altitudes (10,000+ meters). Its aerodynamic performance is similar to a fighter jet.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Dimensions: Length 7.8 m, Wingspan 5.8 m

Weights: Fuel Load 300 kg (661 lb), Max Takeoff Weight 1,450 kg (3,197 lb), Min Weight 1,000 kg (2,205 lb), Payload 200 kg (441 lb)

Performance: Ceiling 30,000 ft (9,144 m), Cruise Speed 260 kt (481 kph), Top Speed 350 kt (648 kph)

News
Sky-X UAV Demonstrator Completes Autonomous Flight Refuelling Simulation

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Internet Resources
Sky-X

Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
Meters (m) Kilometers (km) Nautic Miles (nm) Inch (in) Yard (yd) Foot (ft) Millimeter (mm)
Pound (lb) Kilogram (kg) kN (KiloNewton) Ton (t)
Meters per Second (mps) Kilometers per Hour (kph) Knot (kt) Miles per Hour (mph)
Liter (l) Galon (gl)
Year (yr) Minutes (min) Second (sec)
Shaft-Horse-Power (shp)

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