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HAES 400 AERIAL TARGET
Mission
The HAES 400 is an autonomous aerial target used to provide a threat-representative target drone to support the Ground-to-Air Weapon System evaluation and test programs.
General Characteristics of HAES 400 V1.4
Primary function: Aerial target
Prime Contractor: HAES Group (Hacker Model Production and
Evolving Systems Consulting)
Power plant: Combustion engine w/ propeller
Wingspan: 1.9 meters (6.3 ft)
Length: 1.35 meters (4.5 ft)
Height: 0.56 meters (1.8 ft)
Weight: 19 kg empty, 21.5 kg max.
Speed: 400 km/h (244 mph)
Ceiling: 3,000 meters (10,000 ft)
Range: 30 km (18 mi)
Cost: TBD
Initial operating capability: TBD
Inventory: Demonstrators, 4; Active force, 0
Features
The HAES 400, manufactured by HAES Group (a joint venture of the companies Hacker Model Production and Evolving Systems
Consulting), is constructed of carbon fiber and epoxy-based materials. The HAES 400 is capable of speeds from 80 km/h (49 mph) to 400 km/h (244 mph) true airspeed at sea level. The drone can achieve flight altitudes from 30 m (100 ft) above ground level to 3,000 m (10,000 ft) mean sea level. Maneuvers include G-turns up to 20 Gs, and other aerial acrobatic turns.
Background
A realistically moving aerial target provides efficient shooting practice and combat firing for anti-aircraft missile systems SHORAD/VSHORAD, thus improving the quality and efficiency of the gunner/operator training.
Four prototype targets have been built to date, in 2009 and 2010.
Point of Contact
Hacker Model Production a.s., Zahradní 465, 270 54 Řevničov, Czech Republic
Tel./Fax +420-313-562-258 or e-mail info@hacker-model.com
evolving systems consulting s.r.o., Nám. Dr. Holého 1052/11, 180 00 Praha 8, Czech Republic
Tel. +420-604-347-014 or e-mail info@evolvsys.cz
The drone is launched from a rail system. The drone can be recovered by a parachute recovery system. Recovered targets are repaired, tested and reused. The HAES 400 can carry a full range of current target payloads which include infrared and radar enhancements and a chaff/flare dispenser set.
