ScanEagle

ScanEagle

Type: Surveillance UAV

Domain: air

Country of Origin: Iraq

Manufacturer: Insitu/Boeing (USA)

First Deployed: 2012

Overview

The ScanEagle is a small long-endurance ISR UAV used by Iraqi forces for persistent surveillance. It requires no runway, using a pneumatic launcher and Skyhook aerial recovery system.

Technical Specifications

crew0 (remote)
typeSmall Long-Endurance ISR UAV
launchSuperWedge pneumatic launcher
ceiling5,944 m
payloadEO/IR cameras, laser designator
recoverySkyhook mid-air retrieval
wingspan3.1 m
endurance24+ hours
max_speed148 km/h

Operators

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