SWAN III
| SWAN III | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin |  Estonia
|
| Designer | ELI Military Simulations |
| First flight | 2011 |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Georgian Land Forces |
| Number built | Handful |
| Developed from | 2012 |
The SWAN III is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed by ELI Military Simulations of Estonia[1] in cooperation with STC Delta.[2] The system is intended for use in border policing, aerial reconnaissance, signals intelligence, disaster monitoring and other roles.
Technical details
[edit]The aircraft is powered by a built-in combustion engine. It lands on a parachute and unfolds airbags for protection. It is controlled remotely from a ground unit.
- Flight time: 8 hours
- Altitude: 100–3000 meters
- Speed: 60–160 km/h
- Payload: Dual camera, photographic camera, thermal camera, infrared camera
References
[edit]- ^ "The Estonian company ELI Military Simulations showcases its SWAN III U". armyrecognition.com. February 25, 2015.
- ^ "Civil.Ge | Saakashvili Says Drones, Bought from Israel, were Compromised".
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