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The KZO reconnaissance UAV.
The KZO reconnaissance UAV.
 The KZO launcher and air vehicle.
The KZO launcher and air vehicle.
 KZO landing with parachutes and airbags.
KZO landing with parachutes and airbags.
The KZO air vehicle is a low wing monoplane with a wingspan of 3.42m and length 2.29m. The wings of the air vehicle are unfolded in preparation for launch.
The KZO air vehicle is a low wing monoplane with a wingspan of 3.42m and length 2.29m. The wings of the air vehicle are unfolded in preparation for launch.
 The KZO's ground control station.
The KZO's ground control station.
 The Mucke electronic countermeasures (ECM) UAV is a version of KZO for electronic warfare.
The Mucke electronic countermeasures (ECM) UAV is a version of KZO for electronic warfare.
The Fledermaus electronic support measures (ESM) UAV is a variant with systems for the interception and acquisition of hostile radar and radio communication transmissions.
The Fledermaus electronic support measures (ESM) UAV is a variant with systems for the interception and acquisition of hostile radar and radio communication transmissions.
 Six KZO UAV reconnaissance and target acquisition systems are being built for the German Army.
Six KZO UAV reconnaissance and target acquisition systems are being built for the German Army.
 The KZO uses an infrared sensor system to acquire real-time images of targets, as well as position and speed of moving and stationary targets.
The KZO uses an infrared sensor system to acquire real-time images of targets, as well as position and speed of moving and stationary targets.
The CL-289 reconnaissance UAV vehicle has been in service with the German and French armies since 1992.
The CL-289 reconnaissance UAV vehicle has been in service with the German and French armies since 1992.
 CL-289 being readied for launch.
CL-289 being readied for launch.
 The UAV has a two-stage parachute system for landing and two airbags which prevent damage on impact.
The UAV has a two-stage parachute system for landing and two airbags which prevent damage on impact.
CL-289 was developed as a tri-national project between Canada, France and Germany.
CL-289 was developed as a tri-national project between Canada, France and Germany.
 Aerial reconnaissance image from CL-289.
Aerial reconnaissance image from CL-289.
 The air vehicle after recovery.
The air vehicle after recovery.
French and German army systems are being upgraded with new flight software and GPS.
French and German army systems are being upgraded with new flight software and GPS.
 The CL-289 is powered by a solid propellant booster motor for launch and a single stage jet sustainer engine during flight.
The CL-289 is powered by a solid propellant booster motor for launch and a single stage jet sustainer engine during flight.
 The reconnaissance payload consists of an optical camera and an infrared linescanner.
The reconnaissance payload consists of an optical camera and an infrared linescanner.
CL-289 Reconnaissance Drone launch.
CL-289 Reconnaissance Drone launch.
 The Phoenix unit on Salisbury Plain, England
The Phoenix unit on Salisbury Plain, England
 The mission pod is mounted on the underside of the fuselage.
The mission pod is mounted on the underside of the fuselage.
The launch vehicle with the Phoenix.
The launch vehicle with the Phoenix.
 The Phoenix maintenance vehicle and the towed generator.
The Phoenix maintenance vehicle and the towed generator.
 Ground data terminal.
Ground data terminal.
The two blade propeller is turning as the engine is warmed up immediately prior to launch.
The two blade propeller is turning as the engine is warmed up immediately prior to launch.
 The air vehicle leaves the launch ramp in the Mojave Desert.
The air vehicle leaves the launch ramp in the Mojave Desert.
 After landing Phoenix is loaded onto the recovery vehicle.
After landing Phoenix is loaded onto the recovery vehicle.
RQ-1A Predator is a long endurance, medium altitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It has a Ku-band satellite data link to provide over-the-horizon mission capabilities.
RQ-1A Predator is a long endurance, medium altitude unmanned aircraft system for surveillance and reconnaissance missions. It has a Ku-band satellite data link to provide over-the-horizon mission capabilities.
 Predator B is powered by a turboprop engine and can carry a greatly increased payload.
Predator B is powered by a turboprop engine and can carry a greatly increased payload.
 Predator UAV's have been operational in Bosnia since 1995, where they have flown over 600 missions for more than 4,000 hours in support of NATO, UN and US operations.
Predator UAV's have been operational in Bosnia since 1995, where they have flown over 600 missions for more than 4,000 hours in support of NATO, UN and US operations.
Predator operated from a tactical control station located aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nimitz class aircraft carrier. The synthetic aperture radar (SAR) provides Predator with an all-weather, through-the-clouds surveillance capability.
Predator operated from a tactical control station located aboard the USS Carl Vinson, Nimitz class aircraft carrier. The synthetic aperture radar (SAR) provides Predator with an all-weather, through-the-clouds surveillance capability.
 Predator B can conduct multiple missions simultaneously due to its large internal and external payload capacity.
Predator B can conduct multiple missions simultaneously due to its large internal and external payload capacity.
 The Predator Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV. A typical Predator system configuration would include four aircraft, one ground control system and one Trojan Spirit II data distribution terminal.
The Predator Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV. A typical Predator system configuration would include four aircraft, one ground control system and one Trojan Spirit II data distribution terminal.
Designated MQ-9 Hunter-Killer, Predator B’s primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets.
Designated MQ-9 Hunter-Killer, Predator B’s primary mission is interdiction and conducting armed reconnaissance against critical, perishable targets.
The Hunter RQ-5A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in service with the US Army.
The Hunter RQ-5A Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle in service with the US Army.
 Hunter has a speed of 110 knots, a range of 125km and a maximum endurance of 12 hours.
Hunter has a speed of 110 knots, a range of 125km and a maximum endurance of 12 hours.
Hunter provides real time intelligence for battlefield surveillance and target acquisition.
Hunter provides real time intelligence for battlefield surveillance and target acquisition.
 Hunter can be launched using a rocket assisted (RATO) system, for areas where space is limited.
Hunter can be launched using a rocket assisted (RATO) system, for areas where space is limited.
 The air vehicle can be launched from a paved or semi-paved runway.
The air vehicle can be launched from a paved or semi-paved runway.
Inside the Ground Control Station.
Inside the Ground Control Station.
 The Ground Control Station provides tactical mission planning as well as controlling the air vehicle and its payload.
The Ground Control Station provides tactical mission planning as well as controlling the air vehicle and its payload.
 A larger version, Extended Hunter, has been developed for longer endurance and higher altitude missions.
A larger version, Extended Hunter, has been developed for longer endurance and higher altitude missions.
The Remote Video Terminal displays real-time video and telemetry from the airborne vehicle.
The Remote Video Terminal displays real-time video and telemetry from the airborne vehicle.
 The maiden flight of the modified TARES system was successfully completed in December 2004.
The maiden flight of the modified TARES system was successfully completed in December 2004.
 The UCAV has a range of 200 km and can remain airborne for up to four hours. It can autonomously carry out target search, classification, identification and engagement.
The UCAV has a range of 200 km and can remain airborne for up to four hours. It can autonomously carry out target search, classification, identification and engagement.
The TARES air vehicle payload consists of a high-resolution infrared seeker and an all-weather Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with millimetre wave seeker, which has a resolution of better than 0.7m.
The TARES air vehicle payload consists of a high-resolution infrared seeker and an all-weather Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) with millimetre wave seeker, which has a resolution of better than 0.7m.
 An automatic launch sequence control gives a high sequential launch rate, with four vehicles capable of being launched in 5min.
An automatic launch sequence control gives a high sequential launch rate, with four vehicles capable of being launched in 5min.
 The vehicle's cross wing configuration combines the aerodynamic characteristics of a conventional aircraft with those of a guided missile system and provides precise manoeuvrability even in a high-speed dive.
The vehicle's cross wing configuration combines the aerodynamic characteristics of a conventional aircraft with those of a guided missile system and provides precise manoeuvrability even in a high-speed dive.
While the air vehicle is in flight, the detected potential targets are continuously classified against predefined algorithms, then prioritised and selected and the air vehicle is set in hard kill mode against its allocated target.
While the air vehicle is in flight, the detected potential targets are continuously classified against predefined algorithms, then prioritised and selected and the air vehicle is set in hard kill mode against its allocated target.
 The LUNA medium-range reconnaissance and surveillance UAV system has been in service with the German Army since March 2000.
The LUNA medium-range reconnaissance and surveillance UAV system has been in service with the German Army since March 2000.
 Preparation for catapult launch take-off in severe winter conditions in Norwegian mountainous terrain.
Preparation for catapult launch take-off in severe winter conditions in Norwegian mountainous terrain.
The LUNA control station set up by KFOR in Kosovo.
The LUNA control station set up by KFOR in Kosovo.
 The LUNA system being loaded onto a C-130 aircraft for transportation from Germany to Norway for Operation Strong Resolve in 2002.
The LUNA system being loaded onto a C-130 aircraft for transportation from Germany to Norway for Operation Strong Resolve in 2002.
 The control consoles in the Ground Control Station.
The control consoles in the Ground Control Station.
A LUNA reconnaissance image from Operation Strong Resolve.
A LUNA reconnaissance image from Operation Strong Resolve.
 LUNA on the catapult launcher.
LUNA on the catapult launcher.
 Setting up the catapult launcher.
Setting up the catapult launcher.
The ground control station installed into the DURO 6x6 armoured all-terrain vehicle used in Operation Strong Resolve.
The ground control station installed into the DURO 6x6 armoured all-terrain vehicle used in Operation Strong Resolve.
 The radio mast being set up next to the ground control station in Kosovo.
The radio mast being set up next to the ground control station in Kosovo.
 The crew view the digital map displays in the Ground Control Station.
The crew view the digital map displays in the Ground Control Station.
The first flight of the Watchkeeper UAV in British air space took place in September 2005 at the Park Aberporth UAV Systems Event 2005 in Wales.
The first flight of the Watchkeeper UAV in British air space took place in September 2005 at the Park Aberporth UAV Systems Event 2005 in Wales.
 Flight tests of the Watchkeeper air vehicles are being carried out at the ParcAberporth facility in Cardigan Bay, Wales.
Flight tests of the Watchkeeper air vehicles are being carried out at the ParcAberporth facility in Cardigan Bay, Wales.
 In August 2005, Thales UK was awarded the contract for the Development, Manufacture and Initial Support (DMIS) phases of the Watchkeeper programme.
In August 2005, Thales UK was awarded the contract for the Development, Manufacture and Initial Support (DMIS) phases of the Watchkeeper programme.
Watchkeeper on display at the Farnborough Air Show in July 2004.
Watchkeeper on display at the Farnborough Air Show in July 2004.
 The WK450 is based on the Hermes 450, a proven system with over 20,000 flying hours in service.
The WK450 is based on the Hermes 450, a proven system with over 20,000 flying hours in service.
 The Watchkeeper monitor.
The Watchkeeper monitor.
Watchkeeper will provide the UK armed forces with Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability.
Watchkeeper will provide the UK armed forces with Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) capability.
 Watchkeeper being loaded on a C-130 transport aircraft.
Watchkeeper being loaded on a C-130 transport aircraft.
 The US Army's IGNAT-ER extended range unmanned air vehicle.
The US Army's IGNAT-ER extended range unmanned air vehicle.
The IGNAT-ER UAV has been deployed by the US Army in Iraq since Spring 2004.
The IGNAT-ER UAV has been deployed by the US Army in Iraq since Spring 2004.
IGNAT fitted with the General Atomics AN/APY-8 Lynx synthetic aperture radar installed in a 48cm diameter undernose radome.
IGNAT fitted with the General Atomics AN/APY-8 Lynx synthetic aperture radar installed in a 48cm diameter undernose radome.
The IGNAT-ER system has a maximum endurance of 40 hours at an altitude of 8,000m.
The IGNAT-ER system has a maximum endurance of 40 hours at an altitude of 8,000m.
The IGNAT-ER system consists of a ground control station and up to eight air vehicles with a ten-person crew.
The IGNAT-ER system consists of a ground control station and up to eight air vehicles with a ten-person crew.
IGNAT flying over the US Navy amphibious assault ship, USS Tarawa.
IGNAT flying over the US Navy amphibious assault ship, USS Tarawa.
The forward payload bay can carry up to 204kg. Each wing is fitted with one hardpoint with a payload capacity of 65kg.
The forward payload bay can carry up to 204kg. Each wing is fitted with one hardpoint with a payload capacity of 65kg.
The Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) has seen operational service in Afghanistan and in Iraq. It has flown over 190,000 flight hours in more than 47,000 missions.
The Shadow Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (TUAS) has seen operational service in Afghanistan and in Iraq. It has flown over 190,000 flight hours in more than 47,000 missions.
 Shadow 200 is in service with the US Army and US Marine Corps and is used for target acquisition, battle damage assessment and battle management.
Shadow 200 is in service with the US Army and US Marine Corps and is used for target acquisition, battle damage assessment and battle management.
 Shadow 200 can be launched from a hydraulic rail launcher (shown here) or by standard wheeled take-off, depending on launch site.
Shadow 200 can be launched from a hydraulic rail launcher (shown here) or by standard wheeled take-off, depending on launch site.
Shadow 200 can locate, recognise and identify targets up to 125km from a brigade tactical operations centre, transmitting imagery and telemetry data in near-real time.
Shadow 200 can locate, recognise and identify targets up to 125km from a brigade tactical operations centre, transmitting imagery and telemetry data in near-real time.
 The Shadow system includes three air vehicles (plus one spare) with payloads, two ground control stations, portable ground control station, air vehicle transport truck, launch and recovery equipment and personnel carrier.
The Shadow system includes three air vehicles (plus one spare) with payloads, two ground control stations, portable ground control station, air vehicle transport truck, launch and recovery equipment and personnel carrier.
 As well as conventional wheeled landing, Shadow can also land with an arresting hook on the air vehicle and ground-based arresting cables.
As well as conventional wheeled landing, Shadow can also land with an arresting hook on the air vehicle and ground-based arresting cables.
The Shadow TUAS can carry payloads up to 27kg, including a variety of sensors and electronic warfare systems, for up to seven hours.
The Shadow TUAS can carry payloads up to 27kg, including a variety of sensors and electronic warfare systems, for up to seven hours.
 The US Army selected the MQ-8B for the Class IV UAV segment of the Future Combat Systems (FCS) programme.
The US Army selected the MQ-8B for the Class IV UAV segment of the Future Combat Systems (FCS) programme.
 The MQ-8B Fire Scout is based on the highly successful RQ-8A system developed for the US Navy, which has completed over 245 test flights.
The MQ-8B Fire Scout is based on the highly successful RQ-8A system developed for the US Navy, which has completed over 245 test flights.
Cutaway drawing of the MQ-8B Fire Scout.
Cutaway drawing of the MQ-8B Fire Scout.
 The US Army's FCS Class IV UAV system will detect, locate, identify, track and designate targets, and carry out battle damage assessment.
The US Army's FCS Class IV UAV system will detect, locate, identify, track and designate targets, and carry out battle damage assessment.
 The MQ-8B Fire Scout has a significantly increased capability compared to the first generation RQ-8A.
The MQ-8B Fire Scout has a significantly increased capability compared to the first generation RQ-8A.
Four-view drawing of the MQ-8B Fire Scout.
Four-view drawing of the MQ-8B Fire Scout.
 The MQ-8B fuselage is fitted with side-mounted sponsons for carrying pods or weapons.
The MQ-8B fuselage is fitted with side-mounted sponsons for carrying pods or weapons.
 The US Army Fire Scout is equipped with the Northrop Grumman Airborne Surveillance and Target Acquisition Minefield Detection System (ASTAMIDS).
The US Army Fire Scout is equipped with the Northrop Grumman Airborne Surveillance and Target Acquisition Minefield Detection System (ASTAMIDS).
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