Jasoos (Urdu: جاسوس spy) is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed and manufactured by SATUMA of Pakistan. The Jasoos II Bravo variant is currently operational with the Pakistan Air Force.[1]
| Jasoos II | |
|---|---|
| Role | Tactical reconnaissance UAV |
| Manufacturer | SATUMA |
| Introduction | 2009 |
| Primary user | Pakistan Air Force |
The Jasoos is controlled remotely from the ground control station (GCS) via a line-of-sight data-link. It can carry a range of payloads weighing up to 20 kg, the standard version being equipped with a daytime and low light camera capable of panning and tilting 360 degrees in azimuth and /- 105 degrees in elevation. Endurance is stated to be greater than 5 hours.[2] Jasoos II is believed to be based on the AWC Bravo .[3]
Jasoos II is a UAV to be employed for real time information and situational awareness. Bravo , variant of Jasoos II UAV has been inducted in the Pakistan Air Force. Since its induction in Pakistan Air Force in 2004, Bravo has proven to be very reliable system that is extremely easy to operate and maintain. The UAV takeoff and land conventionally from a runway under manual control. Once airborne the UAV can fly autonomously where as mission can be controlled using line-of-site data links. Jasoos II can carry a variety of controllable payloads of up to 20 kg with an endurance of greater than 4 to 5 hours. The standard variant of Jasoos II is equipped with a steer-able day/low light camera pod capable of being steered 360 deg in azimuth and /- 105 deg in elevation giving it the capability of panoramic viewing. Bravo is currently in production for the Pakistan Air Force as their primary work horse for UAV Operations and Training Program.
Specifications (Jasoos II Bravo )
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General characteristics
- Capacity: 15–25 kg (33–55 lb)
- Length: 4.27 m (14 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 4.92 m (16 ft 2 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 145 kg (320 lb)
- Powerplant: 1 × 2 cylinder, 2-stroke gasoline engine , 28 kW (38 hp)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 130 km/h (81 mph, 70 kn)
- Range: 100 km (62 mi, 54 nmi)
- Endurance: 4-5 hr
- Service ceiling: 3,048 m (10,000 ft)
Avionics
- Electro-optical payload
- Real-time data-link
- Remote control/pre-programmed autonomous navigation system
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "..Welcome to [SATUMA]." Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
- ^ "..Welcome to [SATUMA]." Archived from the original on 2012-09-10. Retrieved 2012-06-29.
- ^ "Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS".
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