Saab SHARC
| SHARC | |
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| Type: | UAV |
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2002 |
The SHARC ( S wedish H ighly A dvanced R eSearch C onfiguration) is a UAV demonstrator of the Swedish company Saab .
history
The primary aim of the project was to develop UAV capabilities and demonstrate an autonomous fighter-bomber mission.
construction
A major focus in the development of the aircraft was on the camouflage properties (including the implementation of an internal weapon bay) and a high probability of survival. Development began in 2001 and the maiden flight followed a year later.
Technical specifications
| Parameter | Data |
|---|---|
| length | 2.5 m |
| span | 2.1 m |
| Max. Takeoff weight ( MTOW ) | 60 kg |
| Top speed | 320 km / h |
| Engines | AMT Olympus |
See also
Individual evidence
- ↑ Saab AB: SHARC Technology demonstrator. (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; Retrieved January 25, 2010 . ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ SAAB AB: Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; Retrieved January 25, 2010 . ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
- ↑ https://saabgroup.com/media/news-press/news/2000-09/saab-performing-tests-with-unmanned-aircraft/
- ↑ kairaven.de: Saab's drone program - July 8th, 2004. Retrieved January 25, 2010 .
- ↑ a b c d e Alf Svensson, SAAB: Saab and UAVs. (No longer available online.) Formerly in the original ; Retrieved January 25, 2010 . ( Page no longer available , search in web archives ) Info: The link was automatically marked as defective. Please check the link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
