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has gloss | eng: The Skyblade is a mini, man-portable UAV developed by ST Aerospace. It is designed to be used by two operators for short range, battlefield reconnaissance. Models * Skyblade I: Prototype version. Jointly developed with local research house (DSO National Laboratories) * Skyblade II: Advance Production exploration, gasoline engine. Completely in-house developed. Didn't make it to full production. * Skyblade III: Production version, all electric systems. Jointly developed with local research house (DSO National Laboratories) * Skyblade IV: New tactical UAV The SkyBlade IV is completely new a close-range tactical UAV unveiled in Asian Aerospace 2006, with a takeoff weight of 50 kilograms (110 pounds), including a 12 kilogram (26 pound) payload, a torpedo-like fuselage, a straight high-mounted wing with upturned wingtips, cruciform tailfins and a pusher prop driven by a piston engine with an endurance of up to 12 hours. The UAV carries an EO-IR sensor system with STA working on a miniaturized SAR. The vehicle is catapult launched and is recovered via parachutes or catch nets. |
lexicalization | eng: ST Aero Skyblade |
instance of | e/Military robot |
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