EMT ALADIN
EMT Penzberg · Germany · first flew 2005 · reconnaissance aircraft
The EMT ALADIN (Abbildender Luftgestützter Aufklärungsdrohnen-INformationsverbund) is a German hand-launched electric mini-UAV developed for the Bundeswehr to provide platoon-level battlefield reconnaissance.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × electric, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 1.53 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | V-tail |
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Spot it by:
- hand-launched mini-UAV
- electric pusher
- V-tail stabiliser
Extremely small hand-launched aircraft with a distinctive V-tail; at 1.46 m wingspan it is barely larger than a model aircraft, and the electric motor driving a small folding propeller in the nose is characteristic.
Specifications
- The EMT ALADIN has a length of 1.53 m (5 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 1.46 m (5 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 55 km/h (34 mph).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
Developed by EMT Penzberg under contract for the German Army in the early 2000s, ALADIN entered Bundeswehr service around 2005. It is man-portable in a backpack and can be assembled and launched by two soldiers in minutes, transmitting electro-optical imagery in real time.
Variants
The baseline ALADIN was followed by ALADIN II with improved sensors and extended endurance.
Where you'll see it
Operated by German Army reconnaissance units, including deployments to Afghanistan with ISAF. Also evaluated by Norway and other NATO partners.
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