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Coyote - Air Deliverable Expendable UAV |
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Coyote, built by Advanced Ceramics Research is designed as an air deliverable, optional expendable UAV weighing up to 6.4 kg, (14 lbs). With folded wings, propeller and tail, it fits into a standard A-size sonobuoy container. After release from its container, Coyote can dive to lower altitude, using its vertical fins as control and stabilizing surfaces.
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As
it reaches its cruising level (about 500 – 1200 feet above
the surface), the wings are expanded over their full span (1.47
meter) and electrical motor started, preparing the aircraft for
its mission. It can cruise at a speed of 111-139 km/h (60 –
75 kt) or loiter at 102 km/h (55 knots) for up to 60 minutes. Coyote
is equipped with an electro-optical payload comprising a video camera
with 10x optical zoom, and 320x240 pixel microbolometer. The payload
transmits video in real time over a range of 37 km (20 nm) using
2 watt S-band transmitter.
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