Avionics Services Caçador
The Avionics Services Caçador is a Brazilian multi-role MALE unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed from the Israeli IAI Heron with transfer of technology.[3]
| Caçador | |
|---|---|
| Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Brazil |
| Manufacturer | Avionics Services |
| First flight | February 2016[1] |
| Unit cost |
US$10 million[2] |
| Developed from | IAI Heron |
The Caçador was developed by Avionics Services with support from a local IAI subsidiary that supplied know-how and technology. IAI Brasil acquired forty percent of the company, keeping Avionics Services under the benefit of the national law on "Strategic Defense Company" that requires two thirds of non-foreign ownership.[4]
Specifications
Data from [3]
General characteristics
- Capacity: 250 kg (551 lb)
- Length: 8.5 m (27 ft 11 in)
- Wingspan: 16.6 m (54 ft 6 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 1,270 kg (2,800 lb) [2]
Performance
- Maximum speed: 207 km/h (129 mph, 112 kn)
- Range: 350 km (220 mi, 190 nmi)
- Endurance: 40 hours
- Service ceiling: 9,100 m (29,900 ft)
References
- "VANT CAÇADOR - Realiza o primeiro voo no espaço aéreo brasileiro". 1 April 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- "Vant nacional pode servir aos setores de defesa e agronegócio". 30 June 2016. Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- "Cacador MALE Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), Brazil". Retrieved 6 August 2016.
- "Avionics faz o primeiro voo do VANT "MALE", veículo aéreo não tripulado em Botucatu". Retrieved 6 August 2016.
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