Unmanned Aircraft Systems Roadmap 2005-2030 - Federation of ...
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UAS ROADMAP <strong>2005</strong><br />
2.2.3 Cormorant<br />
User Service: DARPA<br />
Manufacturer: Lockheed Martin<br />
Inventory: 0 Delivered/TBD Planned<br />
Background: The Cormorant project is currently conducting a<br />
series <strong>of</strong> risk reduction demonstrations for a multi-purpose UA that<br />
is “immersible” and capable <strong>of</strong> launch, recovery, and re-launch<br />
from a submerged SSGN submarine or a surface ship. Such an UA<br />
could provide all- weather ISR&T, BDA, armed reconnaissance,<br />
or<br />
SOF and specialized mission support. In particular, the combination <strong>of</strong> a stealthy SSGN submarine and<br />
a<br />
survivable air vehicle could introduce a disruptive capability to support future joint operations. If the<br />
current demonstrations are successful, follow-on efforts could involve building an immersible and flyable<br />
demonstrator UA.<br />
Characteristics:<br />
Cormorant Cormorant<br />
Length 19 ft Wing Span 16 ft<br />
Gross Weight 9,000 lb Payload Capacity 1,000 lb<br />
Fuel Capacity 2,500 lb Fuel Type JP-5<br />
Engine Make<br />
Performance:<br />
TBD Power 3,000 lb thrust<br />
Endurance 3 hr Max/Loiter Speeds 0.8M/0.5M<br />
Ceiling 35,000 ft Radius 400-500 nm<br />
Take<strong>of</strong>f Means Rocket-Boosted Landing Means Splashdown<br />
2.2.4 DP-5X<br />
User Service: DARPA<br />
Manufacturer: Dragonfly Pictures<br />
Inventory: 0 Delivered/TBD Planned<br />
Background: The DP-5X is planned to be an FCS Class IIIcompliant<br />
VTOL UA. The program has successfully completed<br />
development and test milestones and is planning to enter initial<br />
flight demonstrations. The vehicle is modular and will facilitate<br />
reconfigurations to include or remove subsystem components. The<br />
modular design allows the aircraft to be separated into distinct modules that are man-transportable. The<br />
DP-5X has an ample payload capacity and is designed to fit into a common HMMWV system. The<br />
unique construction allows it to be rapidly launched by two operators. The vehicle can serve as a tactical<br />
Reconnaissance, Surveillance, and Target Acquisition (RSTA) and Communication Relay platform to the<br />
Army small unit commanders at the Battalion and below level.<br />
Characteristics:<br />
DP-5X DP-5X<br />
Length 11 ft Rotor Span 10.5 ft<br />
Gross Weight 475 lb Payload Capacity 75 lb<br />
Fuel Capacity 165 lb Fuel Type Heavy Fuel<br />
Engine Make<br />
Performance:<br />
TPR 80-1 Power 97 HP @ SL<br />
Endurance 5.5 hr Max/Loiter Speeds 100 kt<br />
Ceiling 10,000 ft Range 410 nm<br />
Take<strong>of</strong>f Means Hover Landing Means Hover<br />
SECTION 2 - CURRENT UA PROGRAMS<br />
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