IAI Ghost
Israel Aerospace Industries · Israel · first flew 2010 · reconnaissance aircraft
The IAI Ghost is a reconnaissance mini unmanned air vehicle developed in Israel by Israel Aircraft Industries. It is a tandem-rotor design, the second after the IAI Panther, and looks like a miniature Chinook helicopter.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, rotary |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × electric, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | Two rotors and a body only 1.45 m long, with a 0.75 m rotor span |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Miniature tandem-rotor mini UAV that looks like a model Chinook helicopter
- Two rotors and a body only 1.45 m long, with a 0.75 m rotor span
- Electric propulsion with automatic vertical take-off and landing
A tiny tandem-rotor helicopter with a fore-and-aft pair of rotors, about 1.45 m long and 4 kg at maximum take-off weight, with no wing and no tail rotor.
Specifications
- The IAI Ghost has a length of 1.45 m (5 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 0.75 m (2 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 65 km/h (40 mph).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
Developed to support operations in urban warfare, the Ghost is carried in two backpacks and assembled quickly. It has automatic vertical take-off and landing, so it suits densely built-up areas. It entered service in 2011.
Variants
One basic configuration is documented.
Where you'll see it
Intended for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, including silent observation, stakeouts and covert special operations.
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- Boeing 767-200BDSF
- IAI Panther
- IAI Eitan
- Boeing 747-400BDSF
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- Northrop Grumman Firebird
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