Alenia Aermacchi Sky-X Contents Design and development Specifications (Sky-X) References External links Navigation menuAlenia Aeronautica official websiteSky-X UAV Demonstrator Completes Autonomous Flight Refuelling SimulationAlenia Aereonautica official Neuron data sheetAlenia Aeronautica official webpagee
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Unmanned aerial vehicles of ItalyItalian experimental aircraft 2000–2009Alenia aircraftV-tail aircraftUnmanned military aircraftAircraft first flown in 2005
Alenia AeronauticaUnmanned combat air vehicledemonstration and researchUAVkgSwedishVidselcollision avoidancein-fly refuelingAlenia C-27JnEUROn European program
| Sky-X | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Sky-X at Paris Air Show 2007 | |
| Role | Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle |
| Manufacturer | Alenia Aeronautica |
| First flight | 29 May 2005 |
| Primary user | Research prototype |
Number built | 1 |
The Alenia Aeronautica Sky-X is a self-financed Unmanned combat air vehicle for demonstration and research purpose; on May 29, 2005 it became the first European-designed UAV in the over 1000 kg category to fly with success.[1]
Contents
1 Design and development
2 Specifications (Sky-X)
3 References
4 External links
Design and development
The roll-out of the Sky-X was carried out by Alenia in May 2003 and, after 18 months of development, it first flew at the Swedish test area of Vidsel.
After a first test campaign conducted with ground control in order to explore the whole flight envelope the development has focused on the autonomous flight systems, in particular the ATOL system (Assisted take off and landing), the collision avoidance, the precision autonomous navigation, the sight autonomous landing and attack and the autonomous formation fly capabilities. In 2008 the Sky-X demonstrated the capability of carrying out the join-up maneuvers necessary for in-fly refueling with an Alenia C-27J.[2]
Thanks to the technologies developed for the Sky-X in 2005 Alenia Aeronautica has joined the nEUROn European program with a consistent development share.[3]
Specifications (Sky-X)
General characteristics
Crew: none
Length: 19 ft 7 in (7.8 m)
Wingspan: 19 ft 6 in (5.94 m)
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.86 m)
Empty weight: 2,204 lb (1,000 kg)
Loaded weight: 2,645 lb (1,200 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 3,196 lb (1,450 kg)
Powerplant: 1 × Snecma Microturbo TRI60-268 turbofan, lbf (4.43 kN)
Performance
Maximum speed: 648 km/h (350 kn)
Cruise speed: 482 km/h (260 kn)
Service ceiling: 25,000+ ft (7,260+ m)
Armament
None (ISR)
References
^ Alenia Aeronautica official website[permanent dead link]
^ Sky-X UAV Demonstrator Completes Autonomous Flight Refuelling Simulation
^ Alenia Aereonautica official Neuron data sheet[permanent dead link]
External links
- Alenia Aeronautica official webpage
Aircraft first flown in 2005, Alenia aircraft, Italian experimental aircraft 2000–2009, Unmanned aerial vehicles of Italy, Unmanned military aircraft, V-tail aircraftUncategorized
