NTC VISMOD Forposts Russian Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
NTC
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
NTC VISMOD Forposts Russian Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
NTC
Alternate Designation
NTC VISMOD Forposts Russian Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
AAI Corporation
Date of Introduction
2014
Description
NTC VISMOD Forposts Russian Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV). 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). The Searcher looks almost identical to the Scout and Pioneer, but is in fact scaled up and is well over twice the size of the Scout.
Ground Specifications
Max Speed
200.0 km/h
Range
125.0 km
Variants
Searcher Mk II
The Mk II is the fourth in a line of UAVs that began development as the Scout (the Searcher was the third generation). The Searcher Mk II is slightly larger, measuring 19 ft 2 in (5.85 m) in height and 28 ft 1 in (8.55 m) in diameter; it has higher maximum takeoff weight and payload at 939 lb (426 kg) and 220 lb (100 kg), respectively. The main benefit of these updates is greater flight endurance at higher altitudes.
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
Alternate Designation
NTC VISMOD Forposts Russian Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
AAI Corporation
Mission Type
DZ :Reconnoiter LP/OP positions and initial DZ movements.;
BZ: Identify composition/disposition, direct support to BTG attacks, Target Acquisition, and BDA.;
SZ: Identify AAs and supply lines.
Range
Max Range: 200 km;
Max Effective Range: 75-100 km;
Max AGL: 15,000 ft.;
Max Effective AGL: 7-9,000 ft.;
Max Flight Duration: 16x hours
Effects
ISR,C2,and Jamming (capability to relay GPS and FM denial).
Targeting
Primarily Movement and Maneuver, but capable of targeting all WFFs.
Vulnerability
ADA Systems and poor weather conditions.
CBI
8x Aircraft per DTG
Dimensions
Length
3.41 m
Wingspan
6.1 m
Height
1.0 m
Airfoil
NACA 4415
Empty Weight
77 kg
Gross Weight
170 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 Ã AR741-1101
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
38 hp
Maximum Speed
200 km/h
Cruise Speed
130 km/h
Maximum Range
125 km
Service Ceiling
4,600 m ELOS (Electronic Line Of Sight)
Endurance
16 hours
Note
When outfitted with IE (Increased Endurance) Wings, the CRP (Communications Relay Package) and the 1102 engine, endurance time is increased to 9 hours, wing span is increased to approx. 22 feet (6.7 m), and the service ceiling is 18,000 ft (only with authorization).
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
National Training Center (NTC)
Land > National Training Center (NTC)
Filter Label
N
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
3.41 m
Width
—
Height
1 m
Weight
170 kg
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