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Aerolight

Aerolight

Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Aerolight
Designation
Aerolight
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
Aeronautics Defense Systems
Date of Introduction
Description

The Aerolight is a close range and training Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) platform featuring extremely low acoustic signature. The system has been proven in training and intelligence gathering missions. It uses a conventional wheeled takeoff and landing capabilities. Besides, the system can be launched by a catapult and can be recovered by a precision para-foil recovery system. Homeland defense missions include: law enforcement; counter-terrorism; and key facilities security. Military missions include: border and coastal patrol; Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR); Battle Damage Assessment (BDA); situation awareness; and force protection. The air vehicle is equipped with advanced avionics, GPS+INS navigation system, optional CCD-TV and infrared cameras, and an advanced data link allowing for real-time video and data transmission. The Aerolight has been fielded by the Israeli Air Force (IAF), the US Navy and international customers worldwide.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed 185.2 km/h
Range 150.0 km
Service Ceiling 3048 m
Wingspan 4.00 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status Active
Origin Israel
Contractor Aeronautics Defense Systems
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Dimensions — Height 0.96 meter
Dimensions — Length 2.6 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 4 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 40 kilogram
Mass — Payload 8 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 10,000 foot
Performance — Radius of Operation 150 kilometer
Speed — Loiter Speed 50 knot
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude 100 knot
Time — Flight Endurance 4 hour
Details
Country of Origin Israel
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.6 m
Width
4 m
Height
0.96 m
Weight
40 kg
Operators (2)
United States
Israel
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