Scorpion Model 100-60

Specifications

• Power Plant and Fuel: 1 x Hirth engine, 65 hp, gasoline (growth planned to heavy fuel)
  
• Dimensions: Span 16.1 ft (4.9 m), length 11.8 ft (3.6 m)
  
• Weights: Empty 319 lb (145 kg), payload 60 lb (27 kg), gross 475 lb (215 kg)
  
• Performance Specs
  

  Max speed:	120 kt (138 mph)	Landing speed:	29 kt (33 mph)
  Loiter speed:	60-75 kt (69-86 mph)	Ceiling:	15,000 ft (4,572 m)
  Sub-loiter:	29 kt (33 mph)	Rate of climb:	2,400 ft/min (12.2 m/sec)
  Best range:	65 kt (75 mph)	Endurance @ range:	6.5 hours @ 50 km
  Takeoff speed:	45 kt @ 385 lbs	Fuel capacity:	16.5 US gal
  Takeoff roll:	< 100 ft

• Launch: Inherent ESTOL; no launcher required
  
• Recovery: Thrust-vectored ESTOL; no nets or other external devices required
  
• Sensor(s): EO/IR, laser target designator, EW or other
  
• Data Link Band and Range: 75km range S Band video and TM downlink, separate C Band command uplink, UHF command backup
  
• Ground Control Station: The Scorpion Ground Control Station (GCS) provides command and control of air vehicles and payloads, display and recording of payload video and air vehicle telemetry and complete mission planning functions. The system is waypoint programmable, allowing hundreds of waypoints, and allows in-flight changes to waypoints and mission plans. The system is built around a PC architecture, using ruggedized COTS equipment, and includes displays and control panels for the air vehicle and payload operator, as well as a control box for an external pilot for launch and recovery.

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