Aeronautics Defense Dominator
Aeronautics Defense Systems · Israel · first flew 2009 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Aeronautics Defense Dominator is an Israeli medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance missions.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 2 × piston, wing-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 8 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Israeli medium-altitude long-endurance UAV with twin-boom configuration
- Twin engines mounted on high straight wing
- Twin-boom tail with twin vertical surfaces
A twin-boom pusher UAV with a high straight wing, two piston engines on the wing leading edges, and twin vertical tail surfaces — typical of the modern MALE UAV configuration popularised by the Predator family.
Specifications
- The Aeronautics Defense Dominator has a length of 8 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 13.42 m (44 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 354 km/h (220 mph).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
Developed by Aeronautics Defense Systems and first flown around 2009, the Dominator was designed to fill the gap between smaller tactical UAVs and larger strategic MALE platforms. It has been marketed internationally and operated by several customers.
Variants
The Dominator XT is an extended-range variant with greater fuel capacity and endurance.
Where you'll see it
Operated by the Israeli security forces and exported to international customers for ISR operations.
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