Do u believe Sg took part in making this?
Sparrow-N UAV
Sparrow from Cradance System displayed in AA2004.Note the 7th pictutre.
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the Sparrow from our own ST Dynamics.Note 3rd para.under ''Achieving Information Superiority''.---Sharing Experiences, Stories And Dreams:The Evolution Of Military Affairs In Singapore
by Prof Lui Pao Chuen & LTC Lai Chung Han.(Father and son?)
In terms of micro-UAVs, they have really moved from the realm of dreams to reality. Current vehicle designs include the MicroSTAR from Lockheed Saunders, the Blowfly from UC Berkeley, and even the Sparrow from our own ST Dynamics.
Cradance Services Pte Ltd, whose principal activities are the provision of consultancy services, development of unmanned technology , is owned by ST, Temasek and DSTA
What is the spec for Sparrow N?
3.Cradance Services Pte Ltd is foint venture with
EMIT of IsraelSparrow - N
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Sub-tactical unmanned aerial vehicle (Sub-Tac UAVÂ’s) provides:
-Cost- effective intelligence.
-Surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.
- Situational awareness.
- Force protection and security.
- Remote warfare operations.
The emerging capabilities of Sub-Tac UAV system solution provide a new dimension to airborne multi-mission. The overall advantages of current technology are leveraged to provide a fully operational and affordable system, capable of meeting complex mission objective.
The Sparrow is a retrievable, modestly sized UAV, equipped with an Electro-optical, day/night, stabilized payload. ItÂ’s advanced avionics provide a fully manual to fully autonomous flight, combined with surveillance and recognition capabilities.
A typically configured, fully fueled Sparrow weighs approx. 45 Kg, carries a mission specific payload of 12 Kg. and cruises at 60-70 Kts. for over 4hr. The UAV can be fitted with a larger fuel tank to facilitate extended flight duration.
Ease of Operation
The system is external-pilot-free. Launch is catapult-assisted, automatically placing the UAV at flight altitude/speed. Recovery is also automatic through the use of a parachute.
Flexibility
The 2 separate ground control elements (mini-GCS & LRS) as well as a portable video receiving station allow for increased flexibility when deploying and operating the system.
Minimal Logistics
Modest UAV dimensions, combined with light weight and small operating crew, contribute to shorten deployment time and minimize required auxiliary equipment.
Performance And Specification
Operating radius >20km (omni ant.), >120km (directional ant.)
Powerplant 2 cylinder, 2 stroke, gasoline engine
(85/87 MOGAS with premix)
Wingspan 2.44m
Length 2.14m
Max. take-off weight 45kg (12kg payload)
Endurance 6hrs
Speed 60-100 knots IAS
Payload day/night electro-optical (3km mansized target direction)
Datalink 2RF command uplinks, real-time data & video downlink (encripted)
Guidance/Tracking Guidance/Tracking – up to 100 waypoints program, each point configurable in position, altitude, velocity and task. Program can be created, modified, saved and uploaded in mid flight
Launch catapult/pneumatic launcher system (automatic)
Landing/Recovery parachute system (automatic)
Set-up time 20min. from time of removal from shipping containers
Crew 2 GCS operator, 1 launcher/recovery operator
Sparrow - N | Blue Horizon - 2
| Butterfly | Ground Control Station | Miniature Ground
Read JDW 30.11.2005 for more.
Note the Blue Horizon also Sg and Israel joint venture.
It is Sparrow-N UAV.
It really looks like a missile to begin with.