UMS SKELDAR Unveils the Versatile Skeldar V-200 at Eurosatory 2024.

UMS SKELDAR has showcased its latest multi-purpose unmanned VTOL system, the Skeldar V-200, at Eurosatory 2024. This system is designed to meet the diverse operational needs of naval forces worldwide, offering a robust solution for a variety of missions.
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For naval surveillance, the V-200 offers class-leading endurance, maintaining an Over the Horizon (OTH) vantage point for extensive periods (Picture source: ArmyRecognition)

The Skeldar V-200 is a versatile unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed to operate in challenging environments. Its ability to perform in adverse weather and harsh saltwater conditions makes it an invaluable asset for maritime and border surveillance. The system features ship-based automatic take-off and landing (ATOL), making it suitable for dynamic operations on pitching and rolling ship helidecks. The V-200 can land in winds up to twenty-five knots and in reduced visibility conditions such as nighttime, fog, and heavy rain.

This UAV is equipped with a heavy fuel engine designed to operate on kerosene-based Jet A-1, JP-5, and JP-8 fuels. The Hirth direct-injected parallel-twin two-stroke engine sets a benchmark for efficiency and dependability, providing excellent reliability and prolonging the times between overhauls (TBO). The V-200 can carry multiple payloads, supporting role changes for various mission-specific requirements. It offers options such as high-resolution Electro-Optical/Infrared (EO/IR) sensors, Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR), Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), and Electronic Warfare (EW) payloads.

The Skeldar V-200 excels in border protection, providing authorities with a reliable solution for monitoring remote and difficult-to-access borders. Its six-hour flight time and numerous payload options make it ideal for coastal and overland border monitoring operations. For naval surveillance, the V-200 offers class-leading endurance, maintaining an Over the Horizon (OTH) vantage point for extensive periods. It provides the host ship crew with crucial information to stay ahead of evolving seaborne threats. Equipped with Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) gathering payloads, it can intercept signals and provide geodetic positioning information in high-risk scenarios.

In anti-submarine warfare (ASW), the V-200 supports wide-area ASW and countermine operations, making it a valuable tool for classifying, locating, and tracking submersible threats. When equipped with maritime sensors, it allows operations at a safer stand-off range, reducing risks to personnel and the host vessel.

The V-200 enhances ship detection range and surveillance capabilities in real-time. When equipped with an EO/IR and SAR sensor combination, it can track multiple targets simultaneously, improving the detectability of illegal activities such as piracy, narco-trafficking, and illegal migration.

The Skeldar V-200 is designed with system redundancy, ensuring that it remains airborne in case of emergencies. It features redundant power and fuel systems, a dual-core flight control unit (FCU), and strong datalinks. Its compact size allows for efficient transportation and storage, with modular design and easily removable access panels facilitating routine maintenance and inspections.

UMS SKELDAR emphasizes training and simulation, offering approved training programs such as their Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) training led by experienced professionals. The V-200 integrates with various command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems, providing unmatched levels of aerial situational awareness and reducing response times.