Denel Dynamics2008-09-18 16:19:58
New Seeker 400 Complements UAV range
As a market leader in South Africa in the area of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Denel Dynamics has now expanded its portfolio with the Seeker 400.
The system is shown on the Denel pavilion at AAD2008, taking place in Cape Town this week.
The latest addition to the family is a larger version of the proven Seeker I and II systems, with the benefit of enhanced endurance and payload capability.
On the Seeker 400 Denel Dynamics increased the endurance to 16 hours, with the air vehicle ranging 250 km from its base station on direct line of sight (LOS). This range can be extended to 700 km by passing control to a tactical ground station (TGS). The UAV has a service ceiling of up to 18 000 feet.
Denel Dynamics doubled the UAV's payload from that of the Seeker II to an impressive 100 kg (excluding fuel). It accommodates a dual payload, namely electro-optic payloads of up to 530 mm and synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Typically the gimbal could contain a combination of sensors, including colour daylight camera with zoom, infrared thermal imager, day or night spotter camera, laser rangefinder and illuminator, plus the SAR.
Images from the UAV get transmitted in real time to the ground station with dual video down links.
ELINT/ ESM missions can be flown with an electronic surveillance payload to detect and locate radar emitters.
Like its smaller predecessor, the Seeker 400 is a modular, all composite design with low drag. It has a highly efficient engine with large fuel capacity to give the UAV the added endurance and extended service intervals.
The system, comprising four to six aircraft with control, tracking and support equipment, is ideal for border patrol, maritime missions and target location / designation.
Whereas the ground control station (GCS) provides for more permanent operational deployments, the TGS allows for more rapid deployment of the system and extending the UAV's range.
The UAV has a piloted and autonomous flight capability. An added feature is brake-assisted ground operation.
With more than 30 years' experience in development and deployment of tactical UAVs, Denel Dynamics is confident its latest addition to the Seeker family provides an even more flexible system for the local and international market.
As a market leader in South Africa in the area of tactical unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), Denel Dynamics has now expanded its portfolio with the Seeker 400.
The system is shown on the Denel pavilion at AAD2008, taking place in Cape Town this week.
The latest addition to the family is a larger version of the proven Seeker I and II systems, with the benefit of enhanced endurance and payload capability.
On the Seeker 400 Denel Dynamics increased the endurance to 16 hours, with the air vehicle ranging 250 km from its base station on direct line of sight (LOS). This range can be extended to 700 km by passing control to a tactical ground station (TGS). The UAV has a service ceiling of up to 18 000 feet.
Denel Dynamics doubled the UAV's payload from that of the Seeker II to an impressive 100 kg (excluding fuel). It accommodates a dual payload, namely electro-optic payloads of up to 530 mm and synthetic aperture radar (SAR). Typically the gimbal could contain a combination of sensors, including colour daylight camera with zoom, infrared thermal imager, day or night spotter camera, laser rangefinder and illuminator, plus the SAR.
Images from the UAV get transmitted in real time to the ground station with dual video down links.
ELINT/ ESM missions can be flown with an electronic surveillance payload to detect and locate radar emitters.
Like its smaller predecessor, the Seeker 400 is a modular, all composite design with low drag. It has a highly efficient engine with large fuel capacity to give the UAV the added endurance and extended service intervals.
The system, comprising four to six aircraft with control, tracking and support equipment, is ideal for border patrol, maritime missions and target location / designation.
Whereas the ground control station (GCS) provides for more permanent operational deployments, the TGS allows for more rapid deployment of the system and extending the UAV's range.
The UAV has a piloted and autonomous flight capability. An added feature is brake-assisted ground operation.
With more than 30 years' experience in development and deployment of tactical UAVs, Denel Dynamics is confident its latest addition to the Seeker family provides an even more flexible system for the local and international market.
For more information contact:
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Nelmapius Road
Irene
Pretoria
Gauteng
0046
South Africa
Tel: +27 12 6711760
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