- Source: Yabhon United 40
The Yabhon United 40, also called Yabhon Smart Eye 2, is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) capable of remotely controlled or autonomous flight operations developed by Adcom Systems primarily for the United Arab Emirates Air Force (UAEAF). It functions as a MALE (medium-altitude long-endurance) and can be utilized for special missions, reconnaissance, humanitarian missions, intelligence, or military operations.
Specifications
The Yabhon United 40 can operate at a maximum altitude of 7,000m and can fly for up to 120 hours (5 days). The aircraft is fitted with synthetic aperture radar (SAR), terrain avoidance systems and a gimbaled camera. The Yabhon United 40 can carry 1,050 kg on its four under-wings and has a 6-unit rotating dispenser for propulsion Rotax 914UL mounted in the fuselage.
History
The Yabhon United 40 was unveiled in 2013 Dubai Air Show. It was named United 40 to mark 40 years of the United Arab Emirates formation.
Operators
Algeria - Renamed as Algeria 54. At least 10 in development. Manufactured locally. 2 in service as of 2019.
Egypt - Purchased an unknown number from the UAE
Russia - 2 drones.
United Arab Emirates
See also
Adcom Systems
Orion
References
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- Yabhon United 40
- List of unmanned aerial vehicles
- Adcom Systems
- Medium-altitude long-endurance UAV
- Algerian Air Force
- Egyptian Air Force
