Conceptual Design Requirements of a Newly Developed UAV as a ...
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In conclusion the following are the aerodynamic and structure specifications:<br />
Aerodynamic:<br />
− High aerodynamic performance L/D>13<br />
− Pay load = 10 kg max<br />
− Gross weight 65 kg<br />
− Conventional configuration<br />
− Take<strong>of</strong>f speed = 25 m/s (standard atmosphere)<br />
− Wing Area 1.6 m 2 approx.<br />
− Max cruise 220 km/hr<br />
− Endurance 8 - 12 hrs.<br />
− Max ceiling 18,000 ft<br />
− Flight range > 1,800 km<br />
Structure:<br />
− Made <strong>of</strong> composites (fibergl<strong>as</strong>s-carbon) with Aluminum Alloy.<br />
− Separable wings.<br />
− Retractable landing gear<br />
− Recovery system (parachute + airbag)<br />
− Total Structure weight < 36 kg<br />
− Multiple Fuel tanks<br />
− Payload rack for flexibility <strong>of</strong> mounting with min dim. <strong>of</strong> (200X200X400) mm.<br />
Flight Endurance ( hrs )<br />
16<br />
14<br />
12<br />
10<br />
8<br />
6<br />
4<br />
2<br />
0<br />
26 29 32 35 38 41<br />
Structure m<strong>as</strong>s ( kg )<br />
Figure 7: Effect <strong>of</strong> Structure M<strong>as</strong>s on Flight Endurance<br />
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SSAS <strong>UAV</strong> Scientific Meeting & Exhibition, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (June 6, 2006)<br />
Paper No. SSAS-2006-051
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