Sky-Y
Sky-Y
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Sky-Y
Designation
Sky-Y
Alternate Designation
Lince, Skylynx
Equipment Type
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Manufacturer
Alenia Aeronautica
Date of Introduction
—
Description
The Alenia Aeronautica Sky-Y, also known as Skylynx and Lince, is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) Unmanned Air Vehicle (UAV) for surveillance missions. The Sky-Y made is maiden flight June 2007. The prototype aircraft is being tested to mature UAV technologies enabling longer flight endurance, data gathering and network-centric capabilities. The current Sky-Y prototype is powered by a 160-hp diesel engine developed from automotive engine technology and coupled with a three-blade propeller at the rear fuselage. The aircraft has maximum flight endurance of 12 hours. It features an all-composite structure and all-electric actuator systems.
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status
Under Development
Also Known As
Lince, Skylynx
Origin
Italy
Contractor
Alenia Aeronautica
First Flight
June 20, 2007
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Number of Engines
1
Propeller Blades
3
Power — Max Power at TakeOff
160 hp
Time — Flight Endurance
12 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1
Optronic Systems: EOST 45 (1)
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a001984
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Operators (1)
Italy
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