Tuesday, December 02, 2008

ORKA-1200

Also Known As
VTOL

Origin
France
Germany

Contractor/s
EADS

Applications
K130 Braunschweig

Description: The VTOL is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed to complement maritime aircraft and helicopters. It will operate from frigates and corvettes equipped with electro-optical (IR/CCR-TV and optional laser designator) and radar sensors. It will provide sea surveillance and over-the-horizon targeting, identification and battle damage assessment capability.

The VTOL UAV will takeoff and land vertically even under rough sea conditions. This aircraft will be controlled through a shipboard multifunction console.

Specifications
Accommodation: Unmanned

Dimensions: Height 5.4 m, Length 6.2 m, Main Rotor Diameter 7.2 m

Weights: Max Weight 680 kg (1,499 lb), Payload 180 kg (397 lb)

Performance: Ceiling 3,600 m (11,811 ft), Endurance 8 hours, Top Speed 55 mps (198 kph)

Other: Main Rotor Blades 4, 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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