Saab 2000 SIGSTAR
The Saab 2000 SIGSTAR is a long-range and high endurance Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) aircraft. Based on the high performance Saab 2000 platform, the SIGSTAR offers a complete SIGINT and electronic support system
Features:
- Integrated Communications Intelligence (COMINT) system
- Integrated Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) system
- Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
- Self Protection System (SPS)
- SAT COM and data link solutions
- Platform commonality with other members of the Saab 2000 airborne surveillance family
APPLICATIONS:
- Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
- COMINT
- ELINT
- Reconnaissance
- Targeting
- National security missions
A typical mission would entail positioning at 100 NM, patrol for 8 hours, reposition 100 NM back to base, hold fuel for 15 minutes holding at 5,000 ft and alternate fuel for 100 NM diversion.
| Max endurance | > 9.5 hours |
| Max range | > 2,000 NM |
| Time on station (at 100 NM) | > 8.0 hours |
| Time to climb 20,000 ft | 10 min |
| Max cruise speed | 350 knots (TAS) |
| Patrol speed | 160 knots (IAS) |
| Takeoff distance | 1,350 m |
| Service ceiling | 31,000 ft |
| assumptions | ISA standard atmosphere, sea level airfield, nil wind. |
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