PR-5 Wiewior plus
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SKNL PRz PR-5 Wiewiór plus is a Polish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being developed by students of Rzeszów University of Technology (Polish: Studenckie Koło Naukowe Lotników, Politechnika Rzeszowska, SKNL PRz), beginning in January 2006. Fifth of the series, following PR-1 Szpion, PR-2 Gacek, PR-3, PR-4 (SAE lifter) and PR-5 Wiewiór, it is an experimental reconnaissance aircraft. It has carbon fiber and kevlar monocoque structure with aluminium ferrules. Power plants are two electric brushless three-phase motors.
Rescue System #
PR-5 Wiewiór plus parachute landing.
Different types of parachutes used in PR-5 Wiewiór plus allow to control descent velocity depending on airplane weight and expected windspeed. Two basic types: ring and cruciform parachutes in various sizes are available; all use pilot chute pull-out deployment.
Specifications #
General characteristics #
- Length: 1.4 m
- Wingspan: 2.14 m
- Height: 0.3 m
- Wing area: 0.53 m²
- Empty: 2.5 kg
- Maximum takeoff: 5.5 kg
- Powerplant: 2x AXI 2820/14
- Airfoil: CLARK Y15
- Endurance: ~50 min