RAVEN-2: Around-The-World UAV Project

Abstract

The Raven around-the-world UAV project is part of an on-going effort to build up a significant European capability in the design, construction and operation of large UAVs and manned reconnaissance aircraft. The goal of the project is to fly a large high-altitude jet UAV non-stop and un-refueled around the world using the trans-polar route. The project will demonstrate the technology of long-range reconnaissance UAVs. It will develop the procedures and capability of operating large UAVs from conventional air bases in the conventional air traffic environment. It will establish an industrial grouping of companies capable of becoming prime-contractors for future military UAV procurements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 02, 2003
Accession Number
ADA427574

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People

  • Chris Burleigh

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Autonomy
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerodynamic Configurations
  • Aircraft Equipment
  • Aircraft Industry
  • Aircrafts
  • Airfoils
  • Airframes
  • Collision Avoidance
  • Composite Materials
  • Control Systems
  • Electronic Equipment
  • Engineering
  • Horizontal Stabilizers
  • Mach Number
  • Navigation
  • Radar
  • Reconnaissance Aircraft
  • Swept Wings

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