SWAN III
| Georgian UAV | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin |  Georgia
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| Manufacturer | Tbilisi Aircraft Manufacturing |
| Designer | Scientific Technical Center Delta |
| First flight | 2011 |
| Introduction | 2012 |
| Status | Active |
| Primary user | Georgian Land Forces |
| Number built | 6+ |
| Developed from | 2012 |
The Unmanned Aerial System is a type of unmanned aerial vehicle designed by ELI Military Simulations of Estonia in cooperation with STC Delta and produced in Georgia.[1] The system is intended for use in border policing, aerial reconnaissance, signals intelligence, disaster monitoring and other roles. It was presented to the Georgian minister of defence in April 2012.
Technical details
The aircraft is powered by a built-in combustion engine. It lands on a parachute and unfolds airbags for protection. It is controlled remotely from a ground unit.
- Flight time: 8 hours
- Altitude: 100-3000 meters
- Speed: 60-160 km/h
- Payload: Dual camera, photographic camera, thermal camera, infrared camera
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