Tuesday, December 02, 2008

Sperwer

IOC: 2001

Sperwer-LE

IOC: 2004

Also Known As
SDTI

Origin
France

Contractor/s
Sagem Defense Securite

Description: The Sperwer is a low observable, delta-wing Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) meant for ISTAR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance) missions. It can be equipped with daylight CCD-TV sensor or day/night Infrared imagery sensor. The UAV requires a catapult/ramp for the taking off operation and uses a parachute and airbags for landing.

The Sperwer-LE is intended for long endurance loitering missions at medium altitude. It features a clipped delta wing high-lift design with a payload capacity of 50 kg for Synthetic Aperture Radar (RADAR) or electro-optical sensors (EO/IR). This UAV is fully compatible with Sperwer control station and launch catapult.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Weights: Payload 50 kg (110 lb)

Performance: Ceiling 6,100 m (20,013 ft), Endurance 12 hours

Other: Number of Engines 1

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Operators

France

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