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Ranger Hybrid VTOL Surveillance UAV​

By Umair Aslam
September 8, 2023

Ranger is a tactical UAV platform offering runway independent operations, high endurance, modularity, rapid emplacement, and a small ground footprint, which makes it an ideal choice for Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition, and Reconnaissance ISTAR) and Artillery Fire Correction (AFC) roles. Pakistan’s largest state-owned defense conglomerate, Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) is offering this UAV at the international defense market.

With its industry-leading multi-sensor gimbal payload, comprising HD Electro-Optical ICO) and Medium Wave Infra-Red (MWR) sensor and Laser Range Finder (LRF), Ranger is capable of detecting, recognizing and identifying enemy targets during day and night missions.

FEATURES of Ranger Hybrid VTOL Surveillance UAV:​

• Vertical Take-off and Landing
• Reduced Operational footprint
• Autonomous missions
• Al enabled payload
• Automatic target detection & tracking
• Fault tolerant flight control system
• Redundant IMUS
• Auto Return to Base/Land in case of low battery & link failure
• Open System Architecture
• Small Mobile Ground Control Station
• Upto 8 hrs endurance with 9 kg paybad
• Radius of operation upto 100 km
• HD Digital Video & Data link
• Real-time target coordinates
• Low Repair/maintenance cost

SPECIFICATIONS of Ranger Hybrid VTOL Surveillance UAV:​

• MTOW: 65 kg
• Wingspan: 4.8m
• Length: 2.58m
• Radius Control (LOS): 100 km
• Endurance: 6-8hrs
• Cruise speed: 80-130km/h
• Typical cruise altitude: 2500-3500m (ACL)
• Maximum Altitude: 4500m (AMSL)
• Wind Resistance: Level 7 (28-37knots)

CAMERA

• 1920 x 1080
• EO Sensor-Resolution: (640X512) 1280 X 1024 MM
• IR Sensor-Resolution: (640X512) 1280 X 1024 MM
• Laser Range Finder: Upto 12000m

Ranger Hybrid VTOL Surveillance UAV - Global Defense Insight​

Ranger is a tactical UAV platform offering runway independent operations, high endurance, modularity, rapid emplacement,

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[sultan]

Could glide bombs be ground launched? For example attaching it to grad rocket. After reaching certain altitude and speed, glide bomb be separated and fly into pre program target.

 

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Could glide bombs be ground launched? For example attaching it to grad rocket. After reaching certain altitude and speed, glide bomb be separated and fly into pre program target.

Yes, absolutely:

 

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100 km range AZB-83 Guidance Kit developed by Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS) for Mk-83 class of General-Purpose Bomb.

It employs autonomous guidance by means of an on board AHRS (Attitude and Heading Reference System) & aided by a Global Positioning System (GPS).

 

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