| Sniper | |
|---|---|
| Role | Reconnaissance UAV |
| National origin | Israel |
| Manufacturer | Elbit Systems |
The Silver Arrow Sniper is a reconnaissance UAV developed in Israel in the 1990s. The Sniper's configuration resembles that of a conventional private aircraft with fixed tricycle landing gear, driven by a nose-mounted propeller and a 28.5 kW (38 horsepower) piston engine. Its only unusual feature is an upright vee tail.
Specifications[]
General characteristics
- Crew: None
- Capacity: 25 kg (55 lb) payload
- Length: 3.80 m (12 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 5.2 m (17 ft 0 in)
- Empty weight: 155 kg (342 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × UEL AR 741, 28 kW (38 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 175 km/h (110 mph)
- Endurance: >6 hours
- Service ceiling: 4,600 m (15,000 ft)
References[]
This article contains material that originally came from the web article Unmanned Aerial Vehicles by Greg Goebel, which exists in the Public Domain.
The original article can be found at Silver Arrow Sniper and the edit history here.