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The Republic of Korea has selected Elbit System's Skylark
II electrically-powered, lightweight unmanned aerial system
as the preferred system for its tactical UAV mission. The Koreans
placed an order for a single system, with further orders expected
after the conclusion of operational test and evaluation with
Korean Army users. The selection followed extensive technical
evaluation under a tender that attracted UAV manufacturers from
different countries. (More...) |
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The new system will provide imagery and intelligence collection
collection, observation and target acquisition and designation
at ranges exceeding 60 kilometers. The Skylark II uses an innovative,
electrically powered propulsion system facilitating silent operation
even at low altitude, allowing optimal performance during day,
night and adverse weather missions. Haim Kellerman, Corporate
Vice President and General Manager of Elbit Systems UAV Division,
believe the Skylark II has great marketing potential. "Its
unique features, including silent electrical propulsion system
and efficient combat operating systems, are particularly suitable
for brigade level and up, ground forces missions." he said.
The Skylark II system includes the UAVs and Ground Control
Station. The system is deployed using a Humvee class field vehicles
equipped with an integral launcher for point launch and recovery,
and an advanced dual station Ground Control Station. The vehicle
is fitted with Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop's advanced
Micro-CoMPASS multi-faceted payload (day sensor, cooled night
sensor, laser illuminator and tracker) and Tadiran Spectralink's
advanced digital communication system.
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