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TAI Pelikan

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) · Modern (1992–2009)

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TAI Pelikan, aka IHA-X2, is a radio-controlled reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition drone. Designed, developed and built by Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI), the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is a half scale model of the tactical drone TAI Baykuş air platform. It was produced as a training and bridge platform to the TAI Baykuş.

Specifications

Category
Fixed Wing
Domain
Defence
Era
Modern (1992–2009)
Manufacturer
Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI)
Status
Development
Service Entry
2003
Engine
2× 2-cylinder two-stroke engine
Length (ft)
10
Wingspan (ft)
12
Empty Weight (lb)
44
MTOW (lb)
77
Endurance (hr)
6 hr
Service Ceiling (ft)
5003
Max Speed (mph)
75