Sky-X
Sky-X
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Operational Photo
Basic Information
Name
Sky-X
Designation
Sky-X
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Manufacturer
Alenia Aeronautica
Date of Introduction
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Description
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.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
648.2 km/h
Service Ceiling
9144 m
Wingspan
5.80 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Surveillance & Reconnaissance Airplanes
Status
Under Development
Origin
Italy
Contractor
Alenia Aeronautica
First Flight
May 29, 2005
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Dimensions — Length
7.8 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan
5.8 meter
Mass — Empty Weight
1,000 kilogram
Mass — Fuel Load
300 kilogram
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
1,450 kilogram
Mass — Payload
200 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
30,000 foot
Speed — Cruise Speed
260 knot
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
350 knot
Details
Country of Origin
Italy
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a000088
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
7.8 m
Width
5.8 m
Height
—
Weight
1450 kg
Operators (1)
Italy
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