Sperwer Mk.II is modernized version of the Sperwer system, with several improvements based on feedback
from Canadian, Dutch and French armed forces and the latest technological advances developed by Sagem. Sperwer Mk.II constitutes an opportunity for both current and new clients/users of the Sperwer servation and data transmission. The most important aspects of the Sperwer Mk.II system are as follows:
-Autonomy extended to six hours, with, in particular, and at high altitudes.
The Sperwer Mk.II ground station: compact and multifunctional
The new Sperwer Mk.II Ground Control Station (GCS) contains generic workstations with open
architecture. The GCS ensures permanent UAV control and reception of sensor data in real time. Its multifunction consoles allow autonomous use of mission planning, flight monitoring and images. It can be configured and adapted to suit operational needs, the number of operators(2 to 6) and the shelter type used. As a result, it can be best integrated in complex operational environments. Light and compact, the GCS adapts to projection demands, eg, to a light precursory element (Harpon concept).
The new catapult and ground station, allowing the entire system to be air transported in a C-130 and projected more quickly in exterior theaters of operations. As a tactical UAV, the Sperwer MK.II is designed to operate without infrastructure and near ground troops. Its catapult and recovery process means it board optronic system allows it to designate targets with extreme accuracy to the advantage of effectors in the theater: artillery, heavy mortars, combat aircraft, etc. In addition, the new ERS-RVT (End Reception
Station Remote Video Terminal) can directly contact troops or advanced observers. The ERS-RVT was successfully tested in May 2009by France’s 61st Artillery Regiment, a unit of the intelligence brigade, which uses the Sperwer SDTI system.
SPERWER MKII UAVcontact troops or advanced observers. The ERS-RVT was successfully tested in May 2009 by France’s 61st Artillery Regiment, a unit of the intelligence brigade, which uses the Sperwer SDTI system.
The reference Tactical UAV in Europe The modular SPERWER system includes a Ground Control Station
(GCS) for flight control and mission analysis, a Ground Data Terminal (GDT) housing the digital radio-link
terminal, a catapult launcher and air vehicles.
The SPERWER air vehicles: benefit from advanced avionics, catapult launch, 15 GHz data links and
interoperable ground station. This design approach has made SPERWER the leader in Tactical UAV systems. The SPERWER Unmanned Air Vehicle is the most ordered UAV in Europe. The SPERWER system is multi UAV capable: the air vehicle can be controlled simultaneously with any other one by the same mobile Ground Control Station (GCS). The GCS is provided with state-of-the-art technologies such as 3D mission planning, C4I connection, as well as a complete Geographical Information System. The GCS can be sheltered on all-terrain vehicles.
The state of the art Tactical UAV Safe and Airworthy design
• Fail-safe design and certified (based on JAR-VLA)
• Fully automated take-off and landing: no runaway required
• Advanced digital avionics suite
• Digital J Band (15 GHz) data link
• Transponder/IFF mode 3C and VHF relay to ATC
Tactical capacity
• Reduced footprint: the system can be integrated on small all-terrain vehicles
• C-130 transportability: Initial Entry Capability with one C-130
• Operation from unprepared areas: catapult launch and parachute recovery with airbags
• Real time, day and night operations
• C4I connection and interoperability
Multi-payload capacity• EO/IR
• SAR
• Transmission relay
• EW (ELINT, COMINT)
Multi-mission capacity
• Real time ISTAR
• Targeting (first round strike artillery accuracy)
• Endurance: 6+hours
• 2 UAVs in flight
• Hand over capability between several GCS
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