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Builder :
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Sagem
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In-service in the French Army :
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Summer 1994
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Breadth / Length :
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3.30 m / 2.75 m
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Weight :
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115 kg
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Autonomy :
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3 hours
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Power plant :
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2-stroke engine, rear propeller
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Operational ceiling :
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10,000 ft
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Maximum speed :
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240 km/h
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Navigation :
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Self-guided by digital computer using several sensors (gyroscope, magnetometer,
GPS, pressure sensor)
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Payload :
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Panoramic video camera, high definition camera, high definition infrared
analyser, transmission of data to ground operators from up to 50 km
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Composition of a complete CRECERELLE platoon :
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1 ground control and image reception center, 1 launcher, 1 trailer and
6 drones
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Major operational capabilities :
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Mission planning in 40 min ; maps and recce shots on optical disks ;
night and day localisation of targets
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| cost |
less than $100,000
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Main user nations :
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Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark
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French Army inventory :
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12 drones in 2 platoons
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Typical mission
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Observation of refugee columns
Detection and surveillance of adverse positions
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