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Skylark
Origin
Israel
Contractor/s
Elbit Systems
Family Members
Skylark II
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Description:
The Skylark is a family of lightweight, man-portable small UAV (Unmanned Air Vehicle) designed to carry out very close range surveillance and reconnaissance missions in support of military and paramilitary forces. Besides, Skylark is suitable for perimeter security, border and coastal surveillance, anti-terrorism surveillance and law enforcement. Elbit Systems has developed this lightweight mini-UAV to meet the requirements of the Israeli Ministry of Defense (IMoD).
The Skylark I mini-UAV has been designed to be operated by a two-man crew using the air vehicle along with a command and control portable tactical computer. The hand launched air vehicles features fully autonomous flight and provides real-time imagery and video. The payload options include daylight TV, night TV and infrared sensor as well as GPS positioning. It is powered by a single two-blade nose-mounted propeller with electric drive. With a takeoff weight of 5.5 kg the Skylark I has a flight endurance of 2 hours at ranges of five-to-ten kilometers while cruising at speeds of 20 to 40 knots.
Specifications
Accommodation: System Crew 2
Dimensions: Length 2.2 m, Wingspan 2.4 m
Weights: Max Takeoff Weight 5.5 kg (12.1 lb)
Performance: Endurance 2 hours, Loiter Speed 40 kt (74 kph), Radius of Operation 10 km (5 nm)
Other: Number of Engines 1
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Notes
(*) lead contractor
IOC: Initial Operating Capability
FOC: Full Operating Capability
CEP: Circular Error Probable
Comm: Commissioning Date
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Last Updated: Saturday, November 22, 2008
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