Steadicopter Black Eagle 50

2020 MODERN

• 1 History of the Steadicopter Black Eagle 50
• 2 Steadicopter Black Eagle 50 Specs
  • 2.1 Base
  • 2.2 Manufacturer
  • 2.3 Carrier
  • 2.4 Roles
  • 2.5 Notable Features
  • 2.6 Dimensions and Weight
  • 2.7 Performance and Performance
  • 2.8 Armor

History of the Steadicopter Black Eagle 50

In today's Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) world, customers in the military, industrial and civilian markets have several options to consider. The development of unmanned flight designs has also expanded options in the field of RUAVs (rotor-wing unmanned aerial vehicles)aircraft with helicopter (rotor-aircraft) qualities and capabilities.

In this category, Israel Steadicopter offers its high-performance Black Eagle 50 Series RUAV for discerning buyers in need of day/night, marine/land, multi-purpose/multi-purpose solutions.

Black Eagle 50 is aggressively marketed by the company for military, security and civilian applications to meet maritime services (marine), humanitarian assistance, search and rescue (SAR) operations, and oil and gas industry (oil rig) support and intelligence-surveillance - Reconnaissance (ISR) missions. It can also be equipped for target acquisition missions to support ground and air forces in the military sense.

Externally, the vehicle mimics the design lines found in other currently available RUAVs: the bulk of the design's weight remains forward, housing all associated engines, fuel, avionics, and mission-specific systems. A two-blade main rotor sits on top of a flat mast. Note the intersecting weight arms. Underneath the fuselage is a simple, sturdy four-point landing skid that helps reduce machine cost and operator workload. The fuselage has a fixed tapered shank that protrudes from the tail, surrounds the tail rotor drive shaft, and is terminated by vertical and horizontal rudder fins.

The tail rotor is a three-blade unit, facing to starboard, as an anti-torque element in the design. A continuous blister is mounted in the "chin" position and provides powerful optics (dual sensor infrared/electro-optic (IR/EO)).

The development of the Black Hawk 50 as a rotorcraft gives it an unparalleled ability to reach areas that fixed-wing drones dare not go. This includes rugged mountainous areas that basically require vertical flight. The vehicle has all the qualities of a conventional/traditional helicopter without exposing the pilot and crew to unnecessary danger. This capability means the system can be deployed in deeper mission sets while protecting its operators from damage.

The inherent hover capability also means that the aircraft can already support friendly forces on the ground, unfortunately finding themselves in positions that are completely inaccessible to the aircraft.

The Black Eagle 50H is an eco-conscious hybrid with all the essential qualities of the 50 model. It can operate in day and night environments, has hover capabilities regardless of payload weight, and is relatively light and compact.

It combines the best qualities of Steadicopter electric propulsion with a gasoline-powered engine, allowing the operator to switch between units as needed. This entry bridges the payload and range gap between the Black Eagle 50 and Black Eagle 50E series.

The H-Type will be on full display at the Singapore Airshow in February 2022.

Aircraft dimensions include 10 feet (3.1 m) in length and 9.19 feet (2.8 m) in main rotor diameter. Takeoff weight is 50 kg (110 lb) and payload is 12 kg (26.45 lb).

The system can fly 150 kilometers (93.2 miles) at 70 knots (80 mph) typically at 45 knots (52 mph), and has an endurance of 3.5 hours. Hover time is an impressive 5 hours. It can operate in temperatures as low as -20C and as high as 50C.

The maximum service ceiling is 5,030 meters (16,500 feet).

The compact Black Eagle 25E and the larger/heavier 50E are the related electric drive models, based on the 50 series.

The company also offers a conversion kit for converting a manned helicopter to a RUAV. Now, due to the lack of human pilots, the same airframe can be fitted with additional fuel depots for increased range or mission-specific equipment beyond the standard.

Steadicopter Black Eagle 50 Specs

Base

Years in Service

2020

Origins

Israel

Status

Active.

Limited service.

Crew

0

Production

50

Manufacturer

Steadicopter - Israel

Carrier

Israel

Roles

Intelligence-Surveillance-Reconnaissance (ISR), Scouts

Monitor ground targets/target areas to assess surrounding threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.

Unmanned ability

Aircraft designed (or later developed) have inherent unmanned capabilities and can fill a variety of battlefield roles.

Notable Features

Vertical Takeoff/Landing (VTOL)

The

series has the tactical capability of vertical take-off and/or landing, a characteristic usually associated with helicopters.

Radar capability

Houses may house (via specialized variants) radars for searching, tracking, and attacking enemy elements.

Mixing Engine

Use two or more types of propulsion systems to achieve desired performance/flying maneuvers.

All Electric

The design uses an all-electric powerplant for propulsion.

Sturdy aircraft frame

The inherent ability of the airframe to take significant damage.

inner bay

Hull volume includes space for internal weapons or special mission equipment.

High performance

The ability to fly and operate at higher altitudes than the average aircraft of the day.

Extended range performance

Ability to travel long distances using on-board fuel supplies.

Seaport

Able to operate over the ocean and survive certain harsh marine environments.

Extended Access

The design includes features to facilitate loading/unloading of cargo/people from the aircraft.

Unmanned operation

The design features the ability to fly without a pilot, with actions controlled by onboard programming and/or ground operators.

Autonomous operation

The design features autonomous flight operations through artificial intelligence or onboard pre-programming.

Camera equipment

Payload supports photographic devices that provide still and/or live image/video results.

Dimensions and Weight

Length

8. 3 feet

(2.54m)

Width/span

7. 1 ft

(2.16m)

MTOW

110 lbs

(50kg)

Performance and Performance

Installed:

1 x conventional engine, driving a two-blade main rotor and a three-blade tail rotor (facing to starboard).

Maximum speed

78 km/h

(126 km/h | 68 kn)

Cruising speed

50 km/h

(81 km/h | 44 knots)

Maximum speed difference

+28 km/h

(+45 km/h | 24 knots)

Maximum

164,042 feet

(50,000 meters | 31 kilometers)

Area

93 km

(150 km | 278 nautical miles)

Range (MPH) Subsonic: <614mph | Transonic: 614-921 | Supersonic: 921-3836 | Hypersonic: 3836-7673 | Hypersonic: 7673-19180 | Reentry: > 19030

Armor

None. Mission equipment for ISR, SAR, oil and gas industry support and other roles.