U.S. Marines with the 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) display the Silver Fox UAV to Sailors aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4).
St. Inigoes, Md - A Silver Fox UAV and its operator’s station on display at the 2005 Naval UAV Air Demo held at the Webster Field Annex of Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
The BAE Systems Silver Fox UAV is an Unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) that can conduct autonomous aerial surveillance imaging. The Silver Fox UAV is designed to provide low cost aerial surveillance imaging and carry sensor payload packages weighing up to four pounds. Video images are transmitted from Silver Fox to a ground station for quick reference. One ground station can simultaneously operate ten units.
Design and development[edit]
The Silver Fox was originally developed by Advanced Ceramics Research (ACR), which was purchased by BAE in 2009.[1]
The Silver Fox is a gas/electric-powered unmanned system, weighing about 30 pounds. It can carry electro-optical and infrared sensors, providing full-motion imagery for both day and night operations. The Silver Fox carries small payloads and performs autonomous takeoffs and landings. The Silver Fox UAV supports military operations during intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.[2]
Specifications (Silver Fox)[edit]
Data from BAE
General characteristics
- Capacity: 0
- Empty weight: 25 lb (11 kg)
- Fuel capacity: 2.6l
Performance
- Maximum speed: 50 kn (58 mph; 93 km/h)
- Cruise speed: 45 kn (52 mph; 83 km/h)
- Stall speed: 28 kn (32 mph; 52 km/h)
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