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TUAV “Outrider” ACTD

UAV-SR-13422E-1421-07APR99

Mission: Provide real-time, highly accurate, sustainable capability for Over the Horizon

Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Target Acquisition (RSTA) and Battle Damage Assessment

for Army Brigade, Marine Air-Ground Task Force, and Navy Commanders.

Characteristics/Description:

Wing Span 13 Feet

Weight 535 Lbs

Range 200KM

Airspeed 75 to 110 Kts

Altitude 13,000 Ft

Endurance 2-4 Hours (on station)

Payload (s) EO/IR

Launch/Recovery Unprepared Surface, Amphibious Ships, DGPS Autoland

Capability/Improvements:

• Single Air Vehicle

• CAIV ($350K (33RD) & $300K (100TH)

• TCS Compatible

• Auto Take-Off and Land

• C-130 Transport

Outrider is a Competitor in the Ongoing TUAV Source Selection (SCD)

Another ACTD Success

• Disproved notion that one UAV can perform all

service missions

• Introduced New Technologies

--GPS Navigation

--IBLS Auto Launch/Recovery

• Confirmed and Refined Maneuver Brigade

Commanders Close Range UAV requirements

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