Sperwer
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2001
Total Production : 130
The Sperwer, also known as Ugglan in Sweden and CU-161 in Canada, is a modular, low observable, multi-mission, delta-wing unmanned air vehicle (UAV) designed to provide real time Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition an Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capabilities in support of land forces. Sagem Defense Securite developed this UAV system in response to the French Army's SDTI (Système de Drones Tactiques Intérimaire or Interim Tactical UAV System) program. The Sperwer UAV family offering more than six hours of flight endurance includes the basic version, a high speed low altitude drone variant and a long endurance variant known as Sperwer B.
The Spervwer air vehicle utilizes a vehicle-mounted ramp for taking off and a combination of parachute and airbags for landing. Its payload includes the synthetic aperture radar (SAR), electronic warfare (EW), communications relay or EUROFLIR optronic gimbaled pod that may include daylight CCD-TV sensor, laser designator/rangefinder and/or day/night Infrared imagery sensor. A single Sperwer system includes a ground control station, ground data terminal with the tactical data link, a vehicle integrated with a catapult launcher and air vehicles. The ground control station can control two air vehicles at the same time.
| Model | Status | Year | Produced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sperwer | Active | 2001 | ? |
| Sperwer-HV | Active | 2004 | ? |
| Sperwer B | Active | 2004 | ? |
Sperwer
Group : Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : CU-161 (Canada), SDTI (France), Ugglan (Sweden)
Origin : 
France
Contractor : Safran Electronics & Defense
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2001
Total Production : ?
The Sperwer air vehicle offers a 50 kg payload with a flight endurance of six hours over ranges up to 200 kilometers. It entered service with the French Army in 2001 receiving several export orders from European customers in the following years. In August 2003, Canada ordered the Sperwer UAV system worth $30 million in support of operation Athena in Afghanistan. The Canadian armed forces received from Oerlikon Contraves Inc. (acting as Sagem subcontractor) four Sperwer UAVs, two ground control stations, one launch vehicle and spare parts and logistics support.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Canada | Active | 13/10 | |
 Denmark | Active | ? | |
| France | Active | ? | |
 Greece | Active | ? | |
 Netherlands | Active | ? | |
 Sweden | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 0 | |
| Number of Engines | 1 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.5 meter | |
| Wingspan | 4.2 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Max Takeoff Weight | 330 kilogram | |
| Payload | 50 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Ceiling | 15,000 foot | |
| Max Range | 400 kilometer | |
| Power | ||
| Max Power at TakeOff | 65 hp | |
| Speed | ||
| Cruise Speed | 90 knot | |
| Top Speed at High Altitude | 130 knot | |
| Time | ||
| Flight Endurance | 6 hour | |
Gear
| Optronic Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| Euroflir 350 | 1 | |
Sperwer-HV
Group : Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : SDTI
Origin : France
Contractor : Safran Electronics & Defense
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2004
Total Production : ?
The Sperwer-HV is a turbo-jet powered, high velocity aerial vehicle evolved from the Sperwer air vehicle which was powered by two-cylinder 65-hp engine. The high speed low altitude air vehicle is optimized for deeper, faster and stealthier penetration of enemy airspace. It is fitted with forward-swept wings and canard foreplanes and results far more survivable to enemy fire due to its higher speed. The Sperwer-HV can fly at 10,000 meters of altitude traveling at 400 knots with a mission radius of over 400 km.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 0 | |
| Number of Engines | 1 | |
| Mass | ||
| Payload | 50 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Ceiling | 10,000 meter | |
| Max Range | 800 kilometer | |
| Speed | ||
| Top Speed at High Altitude | 400 knot | |
Gear
| Optronic Systems | ||
|---|---|---|
| EUROFLIR | 1 | |
Sperwer B
Group : Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status : Active
Also Known As : SDTI, Sperwer-LE (long endurance version)
Origin : France
Contractor : Safran Electronics & Defense
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) : 2004
Total Production : ?
The Sperwer B, formerly known as the Sperwer-LE, is intended for long endurance loitering missions at medium altitude carrying double payload than previous Sperwer air vehicle variants. It features a clipped delta wing high-lift design with a payload capacity of 100 kg for Synthetic Aperture Radar (RADAR) or electro-optical sensors (EO/IR) as well as other sensors. Besides, it can be provided with two Spike-LR anti-tank missiles for air-to-ground strike missions. Its standard flight endurance is 12 hours but can be extended to 20 hours. The Sperwer B version is fully compatible with the ground control stations and launch catapult vehicles used with previous models.
Operators
| Country | Status | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | Active | ? |
Specifications
| Notes | ||
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 0 | |
| Number of Engines | 1 | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3.5 meter | |
| Wingspan | 6.8 meter | |
| Mass | ||
| Max Takeoff Weight | 350 kilogram | |
| Payload | 100 kilogram | |
| Performance | ||
| Ceiling | 20,000 foot | |
| Max Range | 2,000 kilometer | |
| Speed | ||
| Cruise Speed | 80 knot | |
| Time | ||
| Flight Endurance | 12 hour | |
Gear
| Anti-Tank Guided Missiles | ||
|---|---|---|
| SPIKE-LR | 2 | |
| Optronic Systems | ||
| Euroflir 350 | 1 | |
News
During a visit to the Sagem (Safran) plant in Montluçon today (Auvergne Rhône-Alpes region), French Minister of Defense Jean-Yves Le Drian witnessed the official announcement
Sagem (Safran) recorded a new order at the end of December 2013 from French defense procurement agency DGA for five additional Sperwer tactical drones (including two on option),
French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for five Sperwer Mk II drones, which will join the fleet of SDTI tactical drones already
Sagem (Safran group) has just signed a contract with SIMMAD (1), on behalf of the French Ministry of Defense, to provide in-service maintenance for the Sperwer SDTI tactical
French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for the modernization and expansion of the French army’s fleet of Sperwer tactical drones
French defense procurement agency DGA has awarded Sagem (Safran group) a contract for an interface bay supporting NATO STANAG 4609 (1) interoperability standard, intended
The Patroller™ medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) drone built by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its latest series of tests, validating overall system operation.
Sagem (Safran group) has signed a contract with French defense procurement agency DGA to supply its new Remote Video Terminal (RVT) to units in the French army’s 61st Artillery
The PatrollerTM surveillance drone developed by Sagem (Safran group) has successfully completed its third series of test flights (1).
The General Delegation for Armaments (DGA) launched the acquisition of 3 new generation SDTI aircraft, under the plan to revive the economy.
The French army’s 61st Artillery Regiment recently field tested the new ERS-RVT terminal designed by Sagem, a SAFRAN Group company, for tactical data exchange and direct
French defense procurement agency DGA has chosen Sagem (SAFRAN Group) over a field of competing companies to design the datalink system for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).
Photo Gallery
June 2009
Sperwer UAV on the launch ramp
June 2007
Sperwer B UAV
December 2006
Sperwer B fitted with Spike LR missile
Notes
State Latest Known holdings/Original Procurement
Com - Date of Commissioning
Decom - Date of Decommissioning
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