Teledyne Ryan Scarab
The Teledyne Ryan Model 324 Scarab is a jet-powered reconnaissance UAV developed in the United States in the 1980s for sale to Egypt. The Scarab is a medium-range reconnaissance asset, similar in operational concept to the old Ryan FireFly UAVs, but implemented with improved technology. It was designed to Egyptian Air Force requirements, and was first flown in 1988. 56 were delivered and the type remains in service. It is a neat UAV with low-midbody-mounted swept wings, a twin-fin tail, and a rear-mounted Teledyne CAE 373-8C turbojet engine with the intake on the rear spine of the UAV. Launch is by RATO booster, and recovery by parachute. The aircraft's guidance is pre-programmed, but a radio-control backup system is provided.
Summary from Wikipedia licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Ryan Aeronautical
- Country of origin
- United States
- First flight
- 1988-01-01
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 520 kt
- Max speed
- 520 kt
- Range
- 1,200 nm
- Service ceiling
- 43,000 ft
- Max takeoff weight
- 2,500 lb
- Powerplant
- Teledyne CAE 373
- Engines
- 1
- Length
- 20.1 ft
- Wingspan
- 11 ft
- Number built
- 56
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.