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The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a modular all-composite, low-drag design for optimum performance.
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The Seeker 400 is powered by a single four stroke aircraft engine, which produces 63.4kW of output power. The highly efficient engine and large fuel capacity provide up to 16 h endurance, service ceiling of up to 18 000 ft and payload capacity of up to 100 kg.
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| Payloads equipment |
| The Seeker 400 is capable of carrying dual imaging EO/IR payloads with gimbal diameters of up to 530 mm. The images are transmitted to the MCU via the dual high definition video downlinks. It can carry a full range of sensors equipment as colour daylight camera with zoom lens, IR thermal imager with step fields of view, day colour or monochrome spotter camera, Night spotter camera, laser illuminator/LRF and an ELINT (Electronic Intelligence) Payload is available for detection and location of radar emitters. To provide for multi-mission and multi-roles, optional COTS sensors and payloads like SAR, COMINT, SIGINT etc. can be integrated. |
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The Seeker 400 System operates at direct line-of-sight (LOS) ranges of up to 250 km from the base station and can be used to provide real-time day and night reconnaissance, target location and designation, artillery fire support, ELINT and Electronic Support Measures (ESM) and Border and Maritime patrol. Range extension up to 700 km with passing control of UAV via the secondary MCU and TCU. It can carry a maximum payload of 100 kg. The whole system includes four to six UAVs, MCU (Mission Control Unit) and TCU (Tracking and Communications Unit) units, payloads, field support equipment and optional secondary MCU and TCU. The Mission Control Unit (MCU) is the main interface between the mission control crew and the UAV. Its functions include mission planning and simulation, UAV control and monitoring, communications control , and Dual Payload control. Workstations have identical hardware, with dedicated software enabling specific functions. The Tracking and Communications Unit (TCU) of the Seeker 400 contains the dual redundant tracking and communications equipment that maintains contact with the UAV. It facilitates dual payload operation and transmission of high definition imagery. It is an unmanned, separate unit that can be located up to 200 m from the MCU, enabling it to be positioned for optimum LOS communication. The stand-alone TCU has the additional benefit of providing safety to the crew in the event of an air-to-ground weapon strike onto the TCU. The Seeker 400 could be armed with two Mokopa anti-tank missiles under each wing.
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| Specifications |
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Type
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Medium altitude and long endurance UAV drone
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Designer Company
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Denel South Africa
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Payloads equipment
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colour daylight camera with zoom lens, IR thermal imager with step fields of view, day colour or monochrome spotter camera, Night spotter camera, laser illuminator/LRF and an ELINT (Electronic Intelligence)
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Operators
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(Pilot and two Payload operators) and 5 Technicians
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Altitude
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6,000 m
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Weight
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450 kg
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Speed
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150 km/h
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Endurance
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Dimensions
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Lenght: 5.77 m; Height: 1.85 m; Wingspan: 10 m
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