Searcher Mk II

Origine : Israel
The Searcher Mk II System is an operational, advanced fourth generation UAV system derived from the third generation original Searcher. The Searcher Mk II is built to meet your present and future challenges. It has excellent engine and aerodynamic performance, superior deployment and handling qualities and a new advanced universal UAV mission ground control center compatible with all MALAT systems. Both Searcher systems are in operational use.
In June of 1998, the IAF's Mini-UAV Squadron received improved 'Searcher 2' UAVs. The Searcher 2s have backswept wings, a new engine, a new navigation system and advanced communications systems.
With more than 120,000 operational hours, IAI is an established pacesetter in integrated UAV systems solutions. Shown is the SEARCHER II Tactical-Operational Multi-Role UAV system with IAI's EL/M- 2055 SAR/MTI UAV reconnaissance payload.
The larger Searcher MkII introduced in 1998, goes to 20,000ft and flies for 14 hours carrying 1200mm colour CCD video cameras for day use and FLIRs for night-time observation.
Missions
Enhanced tactical multi-payload UAV system for surveillance, reconnaissance, target-acquisition & artillery adjustment.
Characteristics
Operational Modes
Real-time payload and UAV control
GPS based interuptable airborne mission controller with real-time manual interrupt
capability
Autonomous return on datalink loss
Datalinks
Direct line-of-sight datalink
UAV aitborne data relay for beyond-line-of-sight datalink
Dual real-time command uplink
Single real-time data and video downlink bility
Payloads
Standard MOSP (TV & IR Combi) or SAR EL/M 2055.
Performance
Endurance: 15 Hr
Range: 200*km (105* nm), 250**km (130**nm)
Altitude: 20,000 ft
* Direct line-of-sight datalink
** Beyond-line-of-sight datalink using UAV airborne data relay
Launch & Recovery
Automatic Take-off and landing.
Technical Data
Weights: Max Take-off Weight 426 kg (940 lb) Max Payload Weight 100 kg (220 lb)
Dimensions: Overall Length 5.85 m (19.20 ft) Wingspan 8.55 m (28.10 ft)
Powerplant: Rotary engine 73 hp