Altair Specifications
Specfication
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Description.
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| Profile |
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Low-wing monoplane with narrow fuselage and high aspect-ratio wing, large V-shaped tail with ventral fin, rear-mounted turboprop or turbofan engine. Enlarged fuselage nose to accommodate various payloads. Retractable tricycle landing gear. Dual-redundant flight controls.
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| Wingspan |
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86 feet with wingtip extensions.
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| Length |
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34 feet
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| Wing Aspect Ratio |
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23.5
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| Gross weight |
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7,000 lbs
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| Payload |
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Up to 750 lbs. of sensors, radar, communications and imaging equipment.
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| Airspeed |
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210 KIAS
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| Altitude (maximum) |
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52,000 ft.
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| Propulsion |
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Allied-Signal TPE-331-10T turboprop, flat rated at 700 shp, driving a three-blade constant-speed propeller.
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| Fuel system/capacity |
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Six tanks in fuselage and wings, 3,000 lb. capacity, JP-8, Jet-A or similar fuels.
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| Endurance |
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32 hrs
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| Manufacturer |
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General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., San Diego, Calif.
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| Primary materials |
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Molded lightweight uni- and bi-directional graphite composites with Nomex honeycomb stiffening panels.
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