Searcher Mk II Israeli Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Searcher II, Searcher Mk II, Searcher II
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Name
Searcher Mk II Israeli Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Searcher II, Searcher Mk II, Searcher II
Alternate Designation
Searcher II, Searcher Mk II, Searcher II
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Date of Introduction
1995
Description
The Searcher is a multi-mission tactical Unmanned Air System (UAS) used for surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, artillery adjustment, and damage assessment and developed by IAI in the 1990s. It was designed to meet present and future requirements for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in support of the Israel Air Force as well as export customers. The air vehicle design provides excellent engine and aerodynamics performance and handling qualities while the ground control station was designed to provide compatibility with other UAV systems produced by Israel. So far the Searcher family includes the Mk I, Mk II, and Mk III models.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
4
Engine
1 x Low-noise integrated 4 stroke engine for low audio detection
Max Speed
210.0 km/h
Range
300.0 km
Endurance
20.00 hrs
Variants
Searcher Mk I
Built-in 1991.
Searcher Mk III
The most recent variant, the Mk III was launched in 2010 and has over twice the range of the Mk II with two more hours of endurance and a higher ceiling. It is equipped with a four-stroke silent engine, along with a maximum takeoff weight of 961 lb (436 kg) and higher maximum payload weights of 264 lb (120 kg).
The Searcher Mk III has an aerial data relay capability for beyond line-of-sight operations. Two simultaneous automatic takeoff and landing systems improve safety.
Forpost
This is the Russian designation for Searcher Mk II UAVs being produced domestically. According to the Urals Civil Aircraft Plant, which builds the systems, the Forpost has a flight endurance of 17.5 hours, maximum takeoff weight of 1,000 lb (454 kg) and a max payload of 130 lb (60 kg). The air vehicle has a top speed of 130 mi (210 kmh) and a ceiling of 11,800 ft (3,600 m).
System
Alternative Designation
Searcher II, Searcher Mk II, Searcher II
Type of UAV
Unmanned Reconnaissance Drone
Manufacturer
IAI
Primary Function
Long Endurance Reconnaissance Drone
Ground Crew
4 (external pilot, internal pilot, observer and commander)
Maximum Payload
120 kg
Payload Types
Electro Optical (TV & IR Combi or Triple Sensor TV/IR/LD);
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR);
COMINT & ESM Integration Capability;
Customer furnished payloads
Datalinks
Direct Line-of-Sight (LOS) data link;
UAV airborne data relay for beyond LOS missions;
Ground-based data relay for beyond LOS missions
Launch System
Runway (Fully Automatic)
Recovery System
Runway (Fully Automatic)
Note #1
The Searcher Mk II is built from composite materials to reduce radar detection
Dimensions
Length
5.85 m
Width (Wing Span)
8.55 m
Height
INA
Maximum Takeoff Weight
436 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
AR 682 rotary engine
Engine Type
1 x Low-noise integrated 4 stroke engine for low audio detection
Engine Power
INA
Propeller
driving 2-blade pusher propeller
Maximum Range
300 km
Maximum Speed
INA
Ceiling
7,000 m
Endurance
20 hours
Protection
Stealth Properties
No
EW Counter Measures / CCM
No
Counter Measures (Chaffs/Flares)
No
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.85 m
Width
8.55 m
Height
—
Weight
436 kg
Operators (11)
Russia
Israel
South Korea
India
Spain
Azerbaijan
Ecuador
Indonesia
Singapore
Sri Lanka
Thailand
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