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Elbit Systems Ltd. announced that Skylark® II, was
selected by the Korean military as a preferred solution in a tender
involving extensive technical tests and including UAV manufacturers
from all over the world.
The first phase of the contract includes a comprehensive Skylark® II
system while additional systems are expected in the future.
The Skylark® II mini UAV system is designed for data collection,
observation and target marking missions for ranges exceeding 60
kilometers. Its silent, electric propulsion system, allows for optimal
performance during day, night and adverse weather missions.. The system
It offers a full cycle operation that is possible with a 2 person crew
only.
Skylark® II is based on the combat experience of the Skylark® I,
which is already used in various battlefields by numerous customers
worldwide
The Skylark® II system includes the UAVs and Ground Control Station.
The system is deployed using a Humvee class field vehicles equipped
with an integral launcher for point launch and recovery, and an
advanced dual station Ground Control Station. It provides advanced,
high performance ISTAR capabilities and is ideal for both military and
homeland defense missions.
The Skylark® II boasts an electric propulsion system and is fitted
with Elbit Systems Electro-Optics Elop's advanced Micro-CoMPASS™
multi-faceted payload (day sensor, cooled night sensor, laser
illuminator and tracker) as well as Tadiran Spectralink's advanced
digital communication system.
Last year the Skylark® II received POPULAR SCIENCE’s “2006 Best of What’s New” Award in the Aviation and Space category.
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