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Viga Tech Soar Universe

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First flight
  
2014

Manufacturer
  
Viga Tech

Viga Tech Soar Universe (Xiang-Yu or Xiangyu, 翔宇) a family of Chinese UAVs developed by Beijing Viga Aviation Communication Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (Viga Tech, 北京韦加航通科技有限责任公司), some of which have entered service in China for aerial cinematography, photography, and survey missions.

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Soar Universe I

Soar Universe I is an electrically powered UAV in conventional layout with high wing configuration and V-tail. Soar Universe I is one of the few Chinese UAV with twin engines, each of which is powered by a two-blade propeller driven pusher engine mounted on the trailing edge of the wing, and hence it is the only Chinese UAV with twin engines in pusher configuration as of end of 2014. Specification:

  • Length (m): 2
  • Wingspan (m): 3.3
  • Payload (kg): 2
  • Ceiling (km): 3
  • Cruise speed (km/hr): 70
  • Endurance (hr): 2
  • Launch: catapult
  • Recovery: parachute

    • Soar Universe II

    Soar Universe II is an electrically powered UAV in conventional layout with high wing configuration. Soar Universe II is a miniature UAV that can be quickly assembled in the field for rapid deployment, and propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven pusher engine mounted behind the wing. Specification:

  • Length (m): 1.35
  • Wingspan (m): 2.5
  • Height (m): 0.395
  • Payload (kg): 1.2
  • Ceiling (km): 4
  • Cruise speed (km/hr): 60 – 70
  • Endurance (hr): 1.5
  • Launch: hand
  • Recovery: recovery net

    • References

    Viga Tech Soar Universe Wikipedia
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