ST Aero unveils Skyblade IV tactial UAV

Flightglobal.com
18th Feb 2008
Andrew Doyle

Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) unveiled the latest model in its Skyblade series of tactical UAVs at the Singapore air show .

Powered by a petrol engine, the Skyblade IV could be flown for the first time by the end of this year and is being part-funded by the Singapore ministry of defence, says ST Aero defence business president Ho Yuen Sang

It is designed to operate autonomously and enhance battlefield situational awareness, carrying a 12kg (26lb), gyro-stabilised surveillance payload. The 3.5m (11.5ft)-span UAV can fly at up to 15,000ft and has a maximum endurance of 12h.

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