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The
Diamond Sensing Dominator is a medium-altitude
and long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle
(UAV), designed and manufactured by Israel-based
Aeronautics Defence Systems to meet the requirements
of Israel Defence Forces (IDF). Developed from
the Austrian Diamond DA42 aircraft, the Dominator
UAV executes intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance
(ISP) operations.
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| Design |
The
Diamond Sensing Dominator is made of carbon
composite material. It is equipped with
a Garmin G1000 glass cockpit. |
| Mobility |
The Diamond Sensing Dominator UAV is powered
by two Thielert diesel engines, the unmanned
DA42 can be equipped with a variety of
payloads weighing up to 400kg (880lb).
The aircraft - carrying the experimental
registration 4X-UAG - is pictured carrying
a dummy turret for an electro-optical/infrared
sensor. The Dominator 2 has a maximum
take-off weight of 2,000kg, an operating
ceiling of 9,150m and a top speed of 351km/h.
The UAV is expected to deliver a mission
endurance of 28h.
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| Accessories |
The
Diamond Sensing Dominator features a standard
anti-icing system, identification friend
or foe (IFF) system, UMASTM avionics suite,
self-monitoring system, a thermal imaging
camera, a new broadcast quality colour daylight
camera, UMAS automated flight control system
(AFCS) and brakes systems. It is equipped
with automatic take-off and landing (ATOL)
system which aids in executing ISR missions
without the intervention of the ground control
station operator. An electro-optic camera
is fitted. The Dominator is equipped with
synthetic aperture radar (SAR), signal intelligence
(SIGINT), communication intelligence (COMINT)
and laser range finder.
The Dimaond Sensing Dominator is fitted
with a versatile sensor suite which includes
electro-optic sensors and infrared sensors.
The EO sensor converts light rays into electronic
signals for capturing real imagery and battlefield
videos.
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Dominator UAV can be controlled either manually
from the ground control station or through
autonomous mode. It is incorporated with
a fully automatic launch and recovery (ALR)
system which aids in automatic safe landing
during communication failure with the GCS.
The real-time data captured by the Dominator
is retrieved, processed, stored and monitored
at the ground control station (GCS). Communication
between the GCS and Dominator takes place
through a line of sight data link up to
300km range. The GCS is designed and manufactured
by Aeronautics Defence Systems.
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| Specifications |
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Type |
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Medium-altitude
and long-endurance UAV |
Country
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Israel |
Designer
Country |
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Israel
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Accessories |
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Thermal
imaging camera, IFF system,
automated flight control
system, automatic take-off
and landing system, electro-optic
camera, synthetic aperture
radar. |
Crew |
2 |
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Endurance |
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28
hours |
Weight |
1,300 kg |
Speed |
354
km/h maximum |
Range |
300
km
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Dimensions |
Lenght,
8,5 m; Wingspan, 13,42 m; |
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