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About RS.500-S

 

Areas of application

The RS.500 sensor platform is our new very innovative contribution for airborne data collection over land and seas to use for „Blue, Black and Green“ forces.

The RS.500-S is the ideal type of aircraft for the growing market of airborne sensor applications in homeland, external and maritime security, disaster management, energy and infrastructure, climate, environment and commercial tasks.

The RS.500-S offers the possibility to fully survey and track in detail the situation in the affected areas. With its long flight duration (12 hours in manned flight, 25 hours in unmanned flight) in combination with its large payload of up to 1,000 kg, the RS.500-S is predestined for remote sensing tasks of the future.

Due to the high cruising speed of up to 250 KTAS, the platform quickly reaches the mission area with subsequent long-term stay over the target.

All incoming data is immediately evaluated on board by operators and can be transmitted to the ground control station via data link. LOS and, in combination with SATCOM systems, BLOS operations are also possible. In addition, all information is recorded for subsequent debriefing. Therefore, missions with minimal crew are also possible.

The typical crew consists of a pilot and an operator. For long missions, the crew can be augmented by a second pilot and operator. The aircraft is equipped with a crew resting room and lavatory. For combined missions with a high volume of data and the need for immediate analysis, a second operator station can be installed on board.

Payload distribution

The overall concept of the RS.500-S offers a wide range of different passive and active mission applications incl. a satellite connection. A total of 1,000 kg of special mission equipment can be integrated in the RS.500-S. All mission systems are powered by multiple independent mission power generators. There are designated locations for installing a wide range of mission systems. The main installation location is in an elongated sensor bay under the fuselage floor.

Another location is on the top of the fuselage, where a satellite communications system can be integrated. The underwing stations can carry quickly exchangeable pods for additional mission equipment or scientific instruments, including sensors for SIGINT missions.

The RS.500-S sensor platform can also serve as an airborne relay station.