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Milkor 380

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Milkor 380
Role Combat drone
National origin South Africa
Manufacturer Milkor
Introduction April 2018
Status under development
Primary user South African Air Force

The Milkor 380 is a Medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), developed by the South African company Milkor.[1][2][3]

Specifications[edit]

General characteristics[edit]

  • Length: 9 m
  • Wingspan: 18 m
  • Empty Weight: 1300 kg
  • Fuel capacity: 315 kg
  • Payload: 220 kg
  • Powerplant: 1 x four-stroke, four-cylinder turbocharged Rotax 915 iS[4]

Performance[edit]

  • Maximum speed: 250 km/h
  • Cruise speed: 110-150 km/h
  • Range: 4000 km
  • Endurance: 30 hr
  • Service ceiling: 30,000 ft
  • Operational altitude: 10,000 ft[1]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Milkor air systems". www.milkor.com/air-system/. Retrieved 2 February 2024.
  2. ^ Slabbert, Antoinette. "Africa's largest drone almost ready". City Press. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  3. ^ Martin, Guy (2022-11-25). "First Milkor UAVs destined for South African use". defenceWeb. Retrieved 2024-05-30.
  4. ^ "Milkor 380 UAV makes maiden flight". Retrieved 2 February 2024.

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