K-1000 American Solar-Powered Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
K-1000
High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV
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Basic Information
Name
K-1000 American Solar-Powered Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
K-1000
Alternate Designation
K-1000
Equipment Type
High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV
Manufacturer
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace
Date of Introduction
2023
Description
The K-1000 American Solar-Powered Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is an ultra-long-endurance system designed with “pseudo satellite” capabilities that allow it to receive and send data between platforms on the same network. The drone will be utilized by the US Navy and Marine Corps for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance applications.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Solar-Powered
Max Speed
83.3 km/h
Cruise Speed
63.0 km/h
Range
1152.0 km
Endurance
340.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
6 m
Wingspan
5.00 m
Payload Capacity
2 kg
System
Alternate Designation
K-1000
Type
Solar-Powered Ultra-Long Endurance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Kraus Hamdani Aerospace
Payload Capacity
2.49 kg
Dimensions
Length
2.3 m
Height
1.0 m
Wingspan
5.0 m
Weight, Empty
12.65 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
Solar-Powered
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
83.3 km/h
Cruise Speed
62.96 km/h
Maximum Range
1,152 km
Service Ceiling
6 km
Endurance
340 hours
Image Sources
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Notes
https://www.edrmagazine.eu/kraus-hamdani-aerospace-wins-contract-to-provide-the-u-s-navy-with-its-first-electric-vtol-unmanned-aerial-system-uas; https://www.linkedin.com/posts/broadfield-security-services-holland-bv_bss-kraushamdani-activity-7196860741906243584-QTXh; https://eijournal.com/news/business-2/kraus-hamdani-aerospace-wins-contract-to-provide-the-u-s-navy-with-its-first-solar-electric-vertical-takeoff-and-landing-vtol-unmanned-aerial-system-uas;
Details
Country of Origin
United States
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
K
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.3 m
Width
5 m
Height
1 m
Weight
12.65 kg
Operators (1)
United States
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