Petrel. Specifications. A photo.
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Petrel. Specifications. A photo.

Petrel. Specifications. A photo.

 

Petrel - Belarusian drone, developed by the University of Physics and Technology of the Republic of Belarus in the year 2015.

 

Puffin photo

 

The unmanned aerial vehicle of the Burevestnik model began to be developed by Belarusian scientists and specialists in the field of aerospace technologies and systems in 2012. This aircraft was designed to be used for reconnaissance, patrol and observation flights, search operations, operation as a means of monitoring a fire hazardous situation, as well as for assessing damage caused by natural and man-made disasters and disasters. In fact, the unmanned aerial vehicle was supposed to replace the operation of manned aircraft, which in turn would reduce the cost of using aircraft in patrol and observation missions.

His first flight of an unmanned aerial vehicle Petrel model has made in 2015 year, and due to the fact that the device has successfully coped with the task, the project began to prepare for the beginning of production, however, we are talking about the release of a few instances of air tools, due primarily to the lack of demand in other structures.

 

Photo Puffin

 

UAV Petrel is equipped with a piston engine, which lets the drone to reach a maximum speed of its movement in 120 km \ h., While the maximum length of the device is in the process of flying up to 8 hours, and the effective range of the drone is 290 kilometers, It is a very acceptable figure.

 

Specifications Petrel.

 

  • Length: 2,3 m .;
  • Wingspan: 2,8 m .;
  • Height: 0,7 m .;
  • Maximum takeoff weight: 210 kg .;
  • Cruising flight speed: 100 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight speed: 120 km \ h .;
  • Maximum flight distance: 290 km .;
  • Maximum flight height: 4200 m .;
  • aircraft engine type: a piston;
  • Powerplant: unknown;
  • Power: unknown.

 

 

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