Milkor 380
| Milkor 380 | |
|---|---|
| Role | Combat drone |
| National origin | South Africa |
| Manufacturer | Milkor |
| Introduction | April 2018 |
| Status | under development |
| Primary user | South African Air Force |
The Milkor 380 is a Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed by the South African company Milkor.[1][2][3]
Specifications[edit]
General characteristics[edit]
- Length: 9 m
- Wingspan: 18 m
- Empty Weight: 1300 kg
- Fuel capacity: 315 kg
- Payload: 220 kg
- Powerplant: 1 x four-stroke, four-cylinder turbocharged Rotax 915 iS[4]
Performance[edit]
- Maximum speed: 250 km/h
- Cruise speed: 110-150 km/h
- Range: 4000 km
- Endurance: 30 hr
- Service ceiling: 30,000 ft
- Operational altitude: 10,000 ft[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Milkor air systems". www.milkor.com/air-system/. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
- ^ Slabbert, Antoinette. "Africa's largest drone almost ready". City Press. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ Martin, Guy (2022-11-25). "First Milkor UAVs destined for South African use". defenceWeb. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
- ^ "Milkor 380 UAV makes maiden flight". Retrieved 2 February 2024.