Do u believe Sg took part in making this?
Sparrow-N UAV
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Sparrow from Cradance System displayed
in AA2004.Note the 7th pictutre.
2.the Sparrow from our own ST
Dynamics.Note 3rd para.under ''Achieving Information
Superiority''.---Sharing Experiences, Stories And Dreams:The
Evolution Of Military Affairs In Singapore
by Prof Lui Pao Chuen & LTC Lai Chung Han.(Father and
son?)
In terms of micro-UAVs, they have really moved from the realm of
dreams to reality. Current vehicle designs include the MicroSTAR
from Lockheed Saunders, the Blowfly from UC Berkeley, and
even the Sparrow from our own ST Dynamics.
Cradance Services Pte Ltd, whose
principal activities are the provision of consultancy services,
development of unmanned technology , is owned by ST, Temasek and
DSTA
What is the spec for Sparrow N?
3.Cradance Services Pte Ltd is foint venture with
EMIT of Israel
Sparrow - N
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Sub-tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (Sub-Tac UAVs)
provides:
-Cost- effective intelligence.
-Surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
- Situational awareness.
- Force protection and security.
- Remote warfare operations.
The emerging capabilities of Sub-Tac UAV system solution provide a
new dimension to airborne multi-mission. The overall advantages of
current technology are leveraged to provide a fully operational and
affordable system, capable of meeting complex mission
objective.
The Sparrow is a retrievable, modestly sized UAV, equipped with an
Electro-optical, day/night, stabilized payload. Its advanced
avionics provide a fully manual to fully autonomous flight,
combined with surveillance and recognition capabilities.
A typically configured, fully fueled Sparrow weighs approx. 45 Kg,
carries a mission specific payload of 12 Kg. and cruises at 60-70
Kts. for over 4hr. The UAV can be fitted with a larger fuel tank to
facilitate extended flight duration.
Ease of Operation
The system is external-pilot-free. Launch is catapult-assisted,
automatically placing the UAV at flight altitude/speed. Recovery is
also automatic through the use of a parachute.
Flexibility
The 2 separate ground control elements (mini-GCS & LRS) as well
as a portable video receiving station allow for increased
flexibility when deploying and operating the system.
Minimal Logistics
Modest UAV dimensions, combined with light weight and small
operating crew, contribute to shorten deployment time and minimize
required auxiliary equipment.
Performance And Specification
Operating radius >20km (omni ant.), >120km (directional
ant.)
Powerplant 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, gasoline engine
(85/87 MOGAS with premix)
Wingspan 2.44m
Length 2.14m
Max. take-off weight 45kg (12kg payload)
Endurance 6hrs
Speed 60-100 knots IAS
Payload day/night electro-optical (3km mansized target
direction)
Datalink 2RF command uplinks, real-time data & video downlink
(encripted)
Guidance/Tracking Guidance/Tracking up to 100 waypoints program,
each point configurable in position, altitude, velocity and task.
Program can be created, modified, saved and uploaded in mid
flight
Launch catapult/pneumatic launcher system (automatic)
Landing/Recovery parachute system (automatic)
Set-up time 20min. from time of removal from shipping
containers
Crew 2 GCS operator, 1 launcher/recovery operator
Sparrow - N | Blue Horizon - 2
| Butterfly | Ground Control Station | Miniature Ground
Read JDW 30.11.2005 for more.
Note the Blue Horizon also Sg and Israel joint
venture.
It is Sparrow-N UAV.
