Searcher Mk III Israeli Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Searcher III, Searcher Mk III, Searcher III
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Basic Information
Name
Searcher Mk III Israeli Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Searcher III, Searcher Mk III, Searcher III
Alternate Designation
Searcher III, Searcher Mk III, Searcher III
Equipment Type
—
Manufacturer
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI)
Date of Introduction
2018
Description
Searcher Mk III is a multi-mission tactical unmanned aerial system (UAS) used for surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, artillery adjustment, and damage assessment. The Searcher Mk III Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is a compact system designed for use in military, law enforcement, and homeland security missions. The Searcher Mk III enables high-quality real-time intelligence gathering and transmission while operating at a distance from the mission region.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
4
Engine
1 x flat-twin, 2-stroke AR 682 rotary gasoline engine
Max Speed
104.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
111.0 km/h
Range
350.0 km
Endurance
18.00 hrs
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
Alternative Designation
Searcher III, Searcher Mk III, Searcher III
Type of UAV
Unmanned Reconnaissance Drone
Date of Introduction
2010
Manufacturer
IAI
In Service
2110-Present
Primary Function
Long Endurance Reconnaissance Drone
Day/Night Capable
Yes
All Weather Capable
Yes
Ground Crew
4 (external pilot, internal pilot, observer and commander)
Endurance
20 hours
Launch System
Runway (Fully Automatic)
Recovery System
Runway (Fully Automatic)
Number of Hard Points
INA
Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) Capable
No
Automatic Landing and Takeoff Capability
Yes, Automatic Takeoff and Landing (ATOL) systems
Electro-Optical and Infrared Sensors (EO/IR)
Yes
Real-Time Imagery
Yes
Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR)
Yes
SIG/INT Capable
Yes
EO/IR Capable
Yes
Global System Mobile (GSM)
Yes
Electronic Support Measures /Electronic intelligence (ESM/ELINT)
Yes
Maritime Patrol Radar (MPR)
Yes
Landing Gear Type
Fixed with a arresting hook
Note #1
The IAI Searcher Mk III is built from composite materials to reduce radar detection
Dimensions
Length
5.15 m
Width (Wing Span)
8.55 m
Height
1.16 m
Weight, Payload
120 kg
Weight, Maximum Takeoff
436 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
AR 682 rotary engine
Engine Type
1 x flat-twin, 2-stroke AR 682 rotary gasoline engine
Engine Power
INA hp
Endurance
18 hours
Propeller
driving 2-blade pusher propeller
Fuel
130 liters
Maximum Speed
104 km/h
Dash Speed
185 km/h
Cruise Speed
111 km/h
Ceiling
7,010 m
Endurance
16 hours
Maximum Range
350 km
Communications
Line of Sight Radio (UAV & Ground Crew)
Direct Line-of-Sight (LOS) data link
Beyond Line of Sight Radio (UAV & Ground Crew)
UAV airborne data relay for beyond LOS missions & Ground-based data relay for beyond LOS missions
HR Capable
Yes
VHF Capable
Yes
UHF/DF Capable
Yes
Note
In the event of communications via datalink are lost the air vehicle will return automatically to its base.
Protection
Stealth Properties
No
Heat Signature Reduction
INA
Add on Armor
INA
EW
No
EW Counter Measures / CCM
No
Counter Measures (Chaffs/Flares)
No
Electronic Support Measures /Electronic intelligence (ESM/ELINT)
Yes
IFF Capable
Yes
Details
Country of Origin
Israel
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
S
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
5.15 m
Width
8.55 m
Height
1.16 m
Weight
436 kg
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