Ikhana Performance and Specifications
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| Wingspan: |
66 ft |
| Gross weight: |
10,500 lb (max takeoff weight) |
Primary Mission/Capabilities:
- Support Earth science missions
- Develop and demonstrate advanced aeronautical technologies
- Serve as testbed to develop capabilities and technologies to improve the utility of unmanned aerial systems
Performance:
| Operating altitude: |
Greater than 40,000 ft |
| Payload: |
Over 3,000 lb of radar, sensors, communications, and imaging equipment |
| Duration: |
Greater than 24 hrs |
| Engine: |
Honeywell TPE-331-10YGD turboprop with digital electronic engine control driving a three-blade constant-speed propeller |
Communication Links:
- Line-of-sight
- Satellite command and control links
