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Expert

Expert

Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Expert
Designation
Expert
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
Yakovlev JSC
Date of Introduction
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Description

The Expert unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is being developed by AS Yakovlev design bureau is intended to provide airborne reconnaissance day/night and environmental monitoring. The information gathered by the Expert's TV or infrared imaging payload is transmitted in real-time to the UAV's ground control station. In addition, environmental sensors can be integrated on the Expert. Basically, Expert is a low-altitude, lightweight, fixed-wing aircraft provided with a single 10-hp turboprop engine mounted on the central upper fuselage. A single Expert surveillance system comprises up to three air vehicles, a ground control station, a launcher/catapult and servicing equipment. Expert air vehicle is launched using a catapult and is recovered landing on unpaved airfields. The whole system can be carried by a single minivan-type car and requires a two-man crew. Expert can remain on station at ranges of over 50 to 100 km for six hours.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 100.0 km
Service Ceiling 450 m
Wingspan 4.20 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status Under Development
Origin Russia
Contractor Yakovlev JSC
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
System Crew 2
Dimensions — Height 0.59 meter
Dimensions — Length 2.1 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 4.2 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 40 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 450 meter
Performance — Max Range 100 kilometer
Power — Max Power at TakeOff 10 hp
Speed — Climb Rate 5 mps
Speed — Cruise Speed 110 kph
Time — Flight Endurance 6 hour
Time — SetUp Time 30 minute
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.1 m
Width
4.2 m
Height
0.59 m
Weight
40 kg
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