GIDS Shahpar-2

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Shahpar II
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Shahpar-II UAV
Role Reconnaissance/Attack
Manufacturer Global Industrial Defence Solutions
Introduction 2021
Status Under Production
Developed from GIDS Shahpar

The Shahpar ll is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) built by Global Industrial Defence Solutions of Pakistan. It is currently in production following the completion of a test and qualification phase.[1]

According to an engineer of AERO (Advanced Engineering Research Organisation), one of the seven companies forming the GIDS consortium, the only parts of the Shahpar aircraft system not produced in Pakistan are the engine and tyres. The sensor suite, a multi-sensor turret designated " (EO/IR)",[2] is built at an AERO facility near Islamabad. The design features a pusher engine with canard foreplanes in front of the wings.[3]

The Shahpar II is designed to autonomously take off and land on a runway or land with a parachute. Payloads are available for reconnaissance and day/night surveillance. Targets on the ground can be geo-referenced and geo-pointed by the avionics. The military standard hardware is built to Environmental Standard 810F. Ground equipment is capable of mission planning and simulation; mission management and control as well as debriefing of ground crew.[4] [3]

Development[]

On March 23, 2021, Shahpar-II drone was first exhibited publicly during Pakistan day military parade. Its was being developed as an improved version of GIDS Shahpar.

On 28 November 2021, at EDEX 2021 Operational specifications were unveiled by GIDS and a promotional video of Shahpur-II drone showing its locating, tracking and targeting capabilities as surveillance and ground attack drone. (EO/IR) turret was also unveiled as an improved and lighter version of (EP) turret. Targeting / surveillance Turret is installed as internal payload. Drone can also be equipped with other targeting system available from foreign supplier. Drone can also be equipped with SAR, COMINT/ELINT payload. For sensors and targeting systems drone has an internal hard-point where it carry 50 kg (110 lb) payload. (Zumr-I weighs 36.5 kg (80 lb) while weighs 49 kg (108 lb)). The drone has two external hard-points where it can carry Lesar guided weapons, AGMs 60 kg (130 lb) each. The promo shows Shahpur-II drone firing Barq laser guided ASM on moving and still targets with high accuracy.[2][5]

Specifications[]

Data from [1][3][4]

General characteristics

  • Capacity: 120 kg (265 lb) payload external

50 kg (110 lb) payload internal

  • Length: 8 m (26 ft 3 in)
  • Wingspan: 16 m (52 ft 6 in)
  • Max takeoff weight: 850 kg (1,874 lb)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 222 km/h (138 mph, 120 kn)
  • Cruise speed: 157 km/h (98 mph, 85 kn)
  • Stall speed: 117 km/h (73 mph, 63 kn)
  • Endurance: 14 hours surveillance / 7 hours armed
  • Service ceiling: 6,100 m (20,000 ft)

Armament

Avionics

  • GIDS Zumr-II (EO/IR) multi-sensor turret
  • Autonomous GPS-based tracking and control system
  • Real-time data link (range 300 km)
  • SATCOM data link (range 1050 km)

See also[]

Related lists

References[]

  1. ^ a b Donald, David (21 Feb 2013). "UAVs from Pakistan". IDEX 2013 News. Jane's IHS. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  2. ^ a b PSF, Admin (2021-11-29). "Pakistan's GIDS Unveils MALE UAV". Pakistan Strategic Forum. Retrieved 2021-11-29.
  3. ^ a b c CAVAS, CHRISTOPHER P. (19 Feb 2013). "IDEX: Explosion of UAVs at Exhibit". Defense News. Archived from the original on April 10, 2013. Retrieved 5 March 2013.
  4. ^ a b "SHAHPAR UAV System". Official GIDS website. Global Industrial Defence Solutions (GIDS). Retrieved 16 March 2013.
  5. ^ SHAHPAR-II Drone Missile Testing Footage, retrieved 2021-11-30
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