Sky-X
First Flight : May 29, 2005
Total Production : ?
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sky-X | Under Development | ? |
Sky-X
Group : Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status : Under Development
Origin : 
Italy
Contractor : Alenia Aeronautica
First Flight : May 29, 2005
Total Production : ?
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.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy | Planned | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 0 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 7.8 meter | |
| Wingspan | 5.8 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Empty Weight | 1,000 kilogram | |
| Fuel Load | 300 kilogram | |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 1,450 kilogram | |
| Payload | 200 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Ceiling | 30,000 foot | |
| Speed | ||
| Cruise Speed | 260 knot | |
| Top Speed at High Altitude | 350 knot | |
News
A new record, a world record this time, for Alenia Aeronautica, a Finmeccanica company, and for its unmanned development and demo programme: taking-off from the Italian
Photo Gallery
November 2007
Alenia Aeronautica Sky-X rear view
June 2007
Sky-X
December 2006
Sky-X Ground Control Station
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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