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Orion

Aurora Flight Sciences · United States · Digital Age (2010–present)

Orion — Fixed Wing
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The Orion is a Medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by Aurora Flight Sciences.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Civil
Era
Digital Age (2010–present)
Country
United States
Manufacturer
Aurora Flight Sciences
Status
In storage
Service Entry
2013
Produced
1
Engine
2× diesel piston engines
Thrust / Power
170 hp each
Length (ft)
50
Wingspan (ft)
132
Empty Weight (lb)
5170
MTOW (lb)
11200
Endurance (hr)
120 hours with 1000
Service Ceiling (ft)
30000
Max Speed (mph)
138