Seeker 400

Seeker 400 from South Africa, produced by Denel Dynamics

Introduce:

Multi-mission, Multi-role ISR System

For enhanced situational awareness, the Seeker 400 is an evolution of the battle-proven Seeker II UAS. This self-contained system with operational spares offers: a large payload carrying capability; high-definition video imagery; real-time data acquisition and transmission to remote receivers; autonomous takeoff and landing capability; external wing hard points for carriage of external fuel tanks or weapons; multiple sensor payloads; manual and autonomous capability (flight control and payload control); brake-assisted ground operation; separate or combined shelter configurations for the Mission Control Unit (MCU) and Tracking and Communications Unit (TCU); and integration with customer-preferred payloads (such as Communications Intelligence (COMINT), Electronic Intelligence (ELINT) and Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR).

The System

The Seeker 400 System operates at direct line-of-sight (LOS) ranges of up to 250 km from the base station and provides:

• Real-time day and night reconnaissance
• Target location and designation
• Artillery fire support
• ELINT and Electronic Support Measures (ESM)
• Border and Maritime patrol

The system comprises:

• Four to six UAVs
• MCU and TCU units
• Payloads
• Field support equipment
• Optional secondary MCU and TCU

System Features

• Direct 250 km LOS control range with >10h over target
• Range extension up to 700 km with passing control of UAV via the secondary MCU and TCU
• Up to 16 h endurance
• Up to 18 000 ft service ceiling
• 100 kg payload capability (excluding fuel but including optional emergency parachute)
• Dual links allow dual mission payloads
• Brake-assisted ground operation/taxing
• Piloted and autonomous flight capability
• Observer and autonomous payload control capability
• VHF and UHF FM Tactical Communications Radios Mode S Transponder and VHF AM radio for ATC interfacing. An IFF Transponder can be provided as alternative.
• MCU and TCU can also be supplied as a combined single shelter or housed in a building.
• System is air transportable in a single IL-76 or two C-130 aircraft.
• ATOL capability or external piloted take-off and landing.

UAV

The unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has a modular all-composite, low-drag design for optimum performance. The highly efficient engine and large fuel capacity provide up to 16 h endurance, service ceiling of up to 18 000 ft and payload capacity of up to 100 kg.