From: skunk-works-digest-owner@harbor.ecn.purdue.edu To: skunk-works-digest@harbor.ecn.purdue.edu Subject: Skunk Works Digest V4 #43 Reply-To: skunk-works-digest@harbor.ecn.purdue.edu Errors-To: skunk-works-digest-owner@harbor.ecn.purdue.edu Precedence: bulk Skunk Works Digest Thursday, 21 October 1993 Volume 04 : Number 043 In this issue: Edwards AFB GNAT 750 See the end of the digest for information on subscribing to the skunk-works or skunk-works-digest mailing lists and on how to retrieve back issues. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- From: shinman@esri.com (Sterling Hinman @ 1543) Date: Tue, 19 Oct 93 23:22:51 PDT Subject: Edwards AFB Hi folks, I know this might not be an appropriate post for this list, but here goes... I am planning to go to the Edwards AFB airshow this weekend (Oct 23rd?) and was curious if anyone had the lowdown on what's going to be there (maybe someone in the know like Mary out there at NASA!), performance times, gate opening, etc? I was also interested to see if any other local SoCal skunkers are going to make the pilgrimage? If so how 'bout a BS session over a Polish dog and some brew? (you know, meet at the NASA SR-71 or something) Sorry about this post for you guys back east, there is no need to be jealous... I'm sure there won't be too many interesting AC there - NOT! =;^) Thanks much! - -Sterling H. Redlands, CA ------------------------------ From: "Edward J. Rudnicki" (FSS) Date: Wed, 20 Oct 93 18:13:02 EDT Subject: GNAT 750 As requested by some folks, the contents of a brochure describing the GNAT 750 high endurance UAV: Long-endurance Tactical Surveillance and Support Systems [photo of GNAT 750: triangular ALCM-like body, flat on bottom, prominent sensor turret under nose, long straight wings at fuselage midpoint, inverted V-tail, pusher propeller] GNAT-750 Tomorrow's Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Available Today o 48-hour endurance o 25,000-ft ceiling o Low operating costs o Advanced technology o Payload flexibility o Autonomous capability o Low signature--ideal for special ops [photo of control station: two positions, each with two large and two small CRTs, "throttle" and "stick" joysticks, and a keypad; equipment rack separates them] State-of-the-Art Ground Control Station o Multi-UAV control o Multi-payload control o Software programmable o advanced mission planning o Cockpit-like human factors o Large 19" screens o Operator comfort for long missions o C-band tracking antenna o S280 shelter Manufactured and Supported by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems [end page] [photo: two small RPVs with GNAT-750 behind] Multi-mission Unmanned Aerial Vehicles- The time has come: o Routine surveillance o Special operations support o Sensitive missions o Reconnaissance o High-risk missions o Commercial GNAT-750 Program History GNAT-750 is an outgrowth of the $40M Amber technology program funded by DARPA. The low-cost GNAT-750 was designed in 1988 and first flew in 1989. This designed-for-export vehicle has proven itself in two years of flight testing. Flexible Mission Options o Highly reliable conventional launch and recovery o Built in Test eases flight and maintenance diagnostics o Endurance provides flexible basing and recovert options o Retractable landing gear provides unobstructed payload view o Low wing provides aperture for ESM payloads o Moving-target radar capable o Unique operating altitude flexibility Flight History Vehicle Flights Hours Landings Amber 147 654 150 GNAT-BT 404 359 1169 GNAT-750 45 124 100 Growth version in development Uses common GNAT powerplant, avionics, and Ground Control Station Unique Altitude and Endurance Capability Powerplant KH800T Endurance 100 hrs. Payload 450 lb Altitude 55,000 ft. [end page] DEsigned and built with no compromises to be the premier tactical UAV system [graph: flight envelope - min speed 46 KTAS, max speed 140 KTAS, ceiling 27,000 ft] [graph: mission capability - 48 hrs time on station at 0 km radius, 2800 km radius with 0 time on station] [map: centered on Riyadh, with inner ring for 12 hr at 2000km and outer ring 2800km] GNAT-750 Specifications Dimensions Span 10.75m (35.3 ft) Length 5.0m (16.4 ft) Weights Empty 200 kg (441 lb) Payload, nose 60 kg (132 lb) Payload, wing 150 kg (330 lb) Gross take off 518 kg (1140 lb) Powerplant 65 HP ROTAX 586 120 HP KH800T (option) Structure Carbon epoxy composite tested to 6 g's Avionics Digital Built in Test 3 kW power supply Navigation Autonomous GPS/INS options Datalink C-band Frequency selectable Digital video option Performance Max level speed (KIAS) 140 Stall speed (KIAS) 36 Endurance (hrs) 48 Rate of climb (ft/min) 1,100 Max altitude (ft) 25,000 [end page] [photo: closeup of sensor turret - single round aperture] Payload Flexibility Adequate power and volume for: o Stabilized FLIR, LLTV, and TV o IR linescanner o ESM directionfinder o Radio relay o Datalink relay o NBC detection o Air-delivered payloads o Custom designs Reliable unmanned aerial vehicle systems, engines, and components from General Atomics, an internationally oriented, innovative high-technology company that pioneers and produces energy and defense systems. [photo: GA facilities] For further information, contact: General Atomics Aeronautical Systems 10130 Sorrento Valley Rd. San Diego, CA 92121 FAX (619) 455-2636 (619) 455-2810 [end page] Th-th-th-that's all, folks. Naturally, I have nothing at all to do with GA, and they in their infinite wisdom have nothing to do with me. Ed Rudnicki erudnick@pica.army.mil All disclaimers apply Member, Amalgamated Association of Morons, Local 6 7/8 - - Moe Howard, President. ------------------------------ End of Skunk Works Digest V4 #43 ******************************** To subscribe to skunk-works-digest, send the command: subscribe skunk-works-digest in the body of a message to "listserv@harbor.ecn.purdue.edu". 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