NITI (UAV)
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 A rare picture of NITI in flight. |
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| Type | Remote controlled UAV |
| Manufacturer | Armstechno |
| Maiden flight | 2006 |
NITI (Bulgarian: НИТИ) is a very light-weight, remote-controlled Bulgarian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). It has been designed and constructed in 2006 by Armstechno Co. Currently only one plane has been built and orders from the Bulgarian Army are expected. Other militaries have shown interest in the UAV, as it is light, easy to repair and maintain, yet has a range and service ceiling similar to other much more advanced and expencive systems of the same type. It mounts a color surveillance camera, and has an option for adding chemical and radioactive contamination dozimeters. Its main tasks are air surveillance of contaminated areas, regions with possible terrorist group activity or observation of natural disaster-striken areas. NITI has a max. fuel capacity of 38 l. It also has an programable autopilot system.
[edit] Specifications
General characteristics
- Crew: 0
- Length: 3.0 m (9,8 ft)
- Wingspan: 5.38 m (17,58 ft)
- Height: 0.55 m (21.65 in)
- Wing area: 2.35 m² ()
- Max takeoff weight: 60 kg (27.22 lbs)
- Powerplant: 1× 106iB2 Two-cylinder engine, 10,7 hp (8 kW)
Performance
- Maximum speed: +120 km/h
- Cruise speed: 90-110 km/h
- Range: 500 km ()
- Service ceiling 5,000 m ()
[edit] Source
- BGsoldier.eamci.bg (in bulgarian)
[edit] See also
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