Tuesday, December 02, 2008

SkyLynx

Also Known As
Skylynx II

Origin
United Kingdom

Contractor/s
BAE Systems

Description: BAE Systems SkyLynx is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed for reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition missions using a high-resolution electro-optical/infrared imager, IR marker, and laser rangefinder integrated on one gimbaled set. Powered by a UEL-741 engine, its payload capacity is for up to 70 pounds and can remain on station for over 16 hours. SkyLynx is mission-configurable and thus provides a flexible solution for modern warfare.

In May 2006, BAE Systems submitted its SkyLynx-based bid to the US Marine Corps Tier II Unnamed Aircraft System (UAS) requirement. A single SkyLynx system can be transported by two CH-46 helicopters and consists of three UAVs, a launcher, a ground control station, a remote receive terminal, and a six-man crew. BAE Systems concluded Skylynx II test campaign for the Marine Corps at Yuma Proving Grounds, Arizona, in early August 2006.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Weights: Payload 31.8 kg (70.0 lb)

Performance: Endurance 16 hours

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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)

Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008

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