Model 324 UAV
Teledyne Ryan's Model 324 Scarab was custom-designed in response to Egyptian Air Force requirements. The Model 324 is a versatile, easy to operate reconnaissance UAV that has a cruise range of 1,400 miles and with a speed of Mach 0.8. The wings are low-mounted, swept-back, and tapered. The turbojet engine is hidden in the aft belly compartment until launch. The fuselage is flat-bottomed with a pointed nose and hump on aft top of craft. Two swept-back and tapered fins are mounted on unequally tapered flats.
Specifications | |
| Builder | TELEDYNE RYAN |
| Role | Day and night reconnaissance |
| Similar Aircraft | |
| Wing Span | 11 ft (3.35 m) |
| Length | 20 ft, 1 in (6.12 m) |
| Height | |
| Weight | 2,384 Pounds |
| Engine | TCAE 373-8 |
| Maximum speed | |
| Cruising speed | Mach 0.8 |
| Range | 1,400 miles |
| Service Ceiling | |
| Sensors | Either the D-500 IRLS (Honeywell/LIRIS) or the KS-153A 24" FL Photo Camera (Recon Optical), Both Wet Film Technology Systems |
| Crew | Deployable and Operable by a Three Man Crew |
| Cost | |
| User Countries | Egypt
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