Technical Data

Technical Data
Patrol and Surveillance Aircraft, Conservation and Environmental Protection, Maritime Patrol
Technical Data

KEY ADVANTAGES OF THE UA9

  • Low acquisition cost
  • Low operating cost
  • Ease of maintenance and off site capability
  • Twin engine reliability
  • High Engine TBO (Time Between overhaul)
  • Low noise signature
  • 6.5 hour operational endurance
  • STOL Performance (short take off and landing)
  • Sophisticated surveillance equipment and tactical technology
  • Onboard SAR (search and rescue) equipment
  • All weather capability
  • Fully enclosed all weather cockpit
  • Extended long range mission tanks
  • High payload (680 Ibs)
  • 15,000 feet service ceiling
  • Impressive speed range 50 - 120 knots
  • Amphibious operations (land and sea)
  • Maneuverability
  • 2 crew cockpit
  • Readily and easily available fuel (regular high octane motor vehicle fuel)
  • Quick change capability for mission compliance
  • Full amphibious floats (optional)
  • Customised livery and exterior markings
  • Satellite communications
  • Buoy and maritime rescue equipment deployment (Rafts, life jackets etc)

Advanced Camera Technology & Multi functional Displays

The sophisticated Tonbo HB3500C gimbal offers night, thermal and 360 hi- res HD vision and comes as standard on the UA9 . Tonbo MFD tactical display screens are installed giving up to date data and a whole wealth of operational information to the rear crewman who controls all of the operational aspects of the mission with a simple touch of the joy stick. The Tonbo recording system records and stores all of the mission for download and data transfer. Other high capacity operating systems and software can also be installed on the aircraft depending on the requirement and intended mission. The UA9 can be tailored to suit most patrol and surveillance requirements.

Technical Data
  • Tonbo HB3500C
  • Thermal imaging, laser range finding, gyro stabilised 4 axis platform
  • Tonbo tactical avionics. PFD's, MFD's, mapping and recording system
  • Advanced glass cockpit instrumentation with multiple Comms and nav suite
  • Audio warning systems
  • Optional exterior LED lighting

Aircraft Specification

HP - 2 x Rotax 912ULS @ 115 HP ea 230 HP (Total)
Gross Weight 1,680 lbs
Empty Weight 1,040 lbs
Useful Load 640 lbs
Stall Speed 39 mph
Top Speed (Vne) 110 mph
Cruise Speed 50 to 100 mph
Vne (never exceed speed) 110 mph
Rate of Climb 1,500 fpm
Rate of Climb Solo, 50% fuel 2,000 fpm
Rate of Climb Single Engine 300 fpm
Fuel Capacity 28 gal
Range 420 mi
Endurance 6.5 Hrs
Landing Roll 300 Ft
Takeoff Roll less than 200 ft
Wings Span 36'
Length 27'
Height (Vert, Stab.) 8'4"
Gear width 8'6"
Configurations Amphibious or fixed landing gear