SATUMA Jasoos
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Jasoos ({{langx|ur|{{Nastaliq|جاسوس}}}} spy) is an unmanned aerial vehicle designed and manufactured by SATUMA of Pakistan. The Jasoos II Bravo+ variant is currently operational with the Pakistan Air Force.{{cite web |url=http://www.satuma.com.pk/Detail.aspx?ProdID=2 |title=..Welcome to [SATUMA].. |accessdate=2012-06-29 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910024030/http://www.satuma.com.pk/Detail.aspx?ProdID=2 |archivedate=2012-09-10 }}
The Jasoos is controlled remotely from the ground control station (GCS) via a line-of-sight data-link. It can carry a range of payloads weighing up to 20 kg, the standard version being equipped with a daytime and low light camera capable of panning and tilting 360 degrees in azimuth and +/- 105 degrees in elevation. Endurance is stated to be greater than 5 hours.{{cite web |url=http://www.satuma.com.pk/Detail.aspx?ProdID=2 |title=..Welcome to [SATUMA].. |accessdate=2012-06-29 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120910024030/http://www.satuma.com.pk/Detail.aspx?ProdID=2 |archivedate=2012-09-10 }}
Jasoos II is believed to be based on the AWC Bravo+.{{Cite web|url=http://articles.janes.com/articles/Janes-Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicles-and-Targets/Satuma-Jasoos-Pakistan.html|title=Defense & Security Intelligence & Analysis: IHS Jane's | IHS}}
Jasoos II is a UAV to be employed for real time information and situational awareness. Bravo+, variant of Jasoos II UAV has been inducted in the Pakistan Air Force. Since its induction in Pakistan Air Force in 2004, Bravo+ has proven to be very reliable system that is extremely easy to operate and maintain. The UAV takeoff and land conventionally from a runway under manual control. Once airborne the UAV can fly autonomously where as mission can be controlled using line-of-site data links. Jasoos II can carry a variety of controllable payloads of up to 20 kg with an endurance of greater than 4 to 5 hours. The standard variant of Jasoos II is equipped with a steer-able day/low light camera pod capable of being steered 360 deg in azimuth and +/- 105 deg in elevation giving it the capability of panoramic viewing. Bravo+ is currently in production for the Pakistan Air Force as their primary work horse for UAV Operations and Training Program.
Specifications (Jasoos II Bravo+)
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|ref=[http://satuma.com.pk/?portfolio=bravo satuma]
|capacity={{cvt|15-25|kg|lb}}
|length m=4.27
|span m=4.92
|max takeoff weight kg=145
|eng1 name=2 cylinder, 2-stroke gasoline engine
|eng1 number=1
|eng1 hp=38
|max speed kmh=130
|range km=100
|ceiling m=3048
|ceiling ft=10000
|endurance= 4-5 hr
|avionics=
- Electro-optical payload
- Real-time data-link
- Remote control/pre-programmed autonomous navigation system
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See also
References
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Category:Unmanned military aircraft of Pakistan
Category:2000s Pakistani military reconnaissance aircraft
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