Alenia Sky-Y
Alenia Aeronautica · Italy · first flew 2007 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Alenia Sky-Y is a self-financed MALE unmanned air vehicle built for demonstration and research.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 9.72 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Twin fin |
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Spot it by:
- Unmanned air vehicle with twin booms and twin tails
- Single pusher engine
- Low-wing layout
An unmanned aircraft with a wingspan of 9.94 m and a length of 9.72 m, powered by a single 170 hp FIAT 1.9 JTD turbodiesel engine.
Specifications
- The Alenia Sky-Y has a length of 9.72 m (32 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 9.94 m (33 ft).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
It first flew on 10 June 2007 and is powered by a 170 hp FIAT 1.9 JTD four-cylinder turbodiesel engine.
Variants
Only one Sky-Y was built, as a research prototype.
Where you'll see it
On 30 October 2007 it set a new European endurance record in the over 1,000 kg category with an eight-hour flight.
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