SKY DRAGON

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SKY DRAGON

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Specifications:

Useful Payload: 2,200 lbs / 1,000 kg
Envelope Volume: ~113,000 ft³ He / 3,200 m³
Range: ~275 NM / 510 km
Propulsion: Twin engine / vectored (160 HP x 2)
Fuel: 70.5 U.S. gal / 267 L
Cruise Speed: 35 knots / 65 kph
Max Speed: 50 knots / 92 kph
Ceiling: 10,000 ft / 3,050 m
Seating: 1 crew + 6 passengers
Operation: VFR / IFR (day/night)

Capabilities:

Military and Para-Military Missions
Wide-Area Situational Awareness
Real-Time Actionable Intelligence
Asset Coordination as Command Platform
Weaponization and Remote Unmanned Operation Potential

Advanced Features:

Advanced Propulsion: Vectored thrust for enhanced maneuverability and control, reducing ground crew needs.
Glass Cockpit: Modern avionics suite with optimized informational displays.
Flexible Payload & Passenger Integration: Accommodates diverse ISR payloads and personnel, with attachment points for equipment.
Fuel Optimization: Automated fuel injection for efficient engine performance, consuming ~8 gal/hr at cruising speed.

Multi-Role Capabilities:

Surveillance and Security
VIP Sightseeing
Area/Infrastructure Monitoring & Communications
Commercial Missions: Event broadcasting, advertising, and special event security.

Surveillance Missions:

Provides 360-degree views with extended time-on-station capabilities.
Tracks surface targets up to 70 km and maritime targets to the horizon.
Applications include coast guard and maritime security, customs and border monitoring, and critical infrastructure monitoring.

Advantages:

Long Mission Endurance: Extended Time-On-Station (ToS)
Operational Cost Effectiveness: Manpower and fuel-efficient
Flexible Integration: Large payload volume for various equipment
Accommodation: One-ton useful payload, accommodates relief pilots, passengers, and mission payloads
Flight Characteristics: Speed, operational altitude, and range with low and slow capability

Catalog excerpts

1734 AEROS WAY MONTEBELLLO, CA 90640 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PH: +1 (323) 201-8377 E: [email protected] WWW.AEROSAIRSHIP.COM SKY DRAGON AERIAL SURVEILLANCE PLATFORM EMPOWERING Military and Para-Military Missions Wide-Area Situational Awareness Real-Time Actionable Intelligence Asset Coordination as Command Platform Weaponization Potential Remote Unmanned Operation Potential SKYDRAGON SPECIFICATIONS Useful Payload Envelope Vol Range Propulsion Fuel (AV100) 2,200 LBS / 1,000 KG ~113,000 FT3 He / 3200 M3 ~275 NM / 510 KM Twin engine / vectored (160 HP X 2) 70.5 U.S. GAL / 267 L Cruise Speed Ceiling Seating Crew Operation 10,000 FT / 3,050 M 1 crew + 6 passengers Single Pilot Operation VFR / IFR (day/night)

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Automated fuel injecHon opHmizes engine performance; 40E consumes only ~8 gal/hr when cruising. MULTI-‐ROLE CAPABILITIES: Surveillance and Security CommunicaHons, Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance (CISR) Advanced gear design provides empowering staHc lig data, weigh-‐oﬀ on wheels, while opHmizing dampening force and ground clearance ISR Command ConﬁguraDon Mooring Line Fore and AN Ballonets Fore Ballonet Valve AdverDsing/ Brand PromoDon Fore Payload AUachment Points Starboard Helium Valve...

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Maintaining Aeros’ leadership position m anufacturing the world’s most advanced FAA-‐ licensed non-‐rigid airships, the 40E ‘Sky Dragon’ adds payload capability, enhanced performance and pilot/passenger improvements that strengthen its multi-‐role usefulness and cost efficient operation. The 40E incorporates advanced vectored st propulsion control and improved operational cost efficiency with a 21 century glass cockpit. Commercial Missions: • Event broadcast and advertising: stable overhead shots at stadiums, golf tourneys,...

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