Boeing will weaponise military variant of Paramount Group’s Advanced, High Performance, Reconnaissance, Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) called Mwar...
Boeing will weaponise military variant of Paramount Group’s Advanced, High Performance, Reconnaissance, Light Aircraft (AHRLAC) called Mwari.
Boeing will develop an integrated mission system for the aircraft enabling ISR and light strike missions.
The high-wing, twin boom, two-seat aircraft with a maximum take off weight (MTOW) of 4400 kg is designed carry a 800 kg payload of advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors and weapons systems.
The high wings provide superior external view, ideal for surveillance and strike missions. The tandem seats can be equipped with Martin Baker Mk16 or Mk17 ejection seats.
The aircraft was developed in South Africa by Paramount Group and Aerosud as a cheaper alternative to unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance and counter-insurgency roles. It completed its maiden flight in 2014.
Powered by a 950 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engine in pusher configuration, the AHRLAC Mwari can stay airborne for more than 7 hours with at a maximum service ceiling of 31,000 ft.
The aircraft has a range of more than 1300 miles and can cruise at a maximum speed of 272 knots (504 kmph).
ISR sensors include Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) cameras, ELINT/COMINT and Search and Rescue (SAR) Radars.
The Mwari has six under wing hard points and a 20 mm fuselage mounted cannon. The hard points can be armed with bombs, unguided rocket pods and anti tank missiles.
Boeing will develop an integrated mission system for the aircraft enabling ISR and light strike missions.
The high-wing, twin boom, two-seat aircraft with a maximum take off weight (MTOW) of 4400 kg is designed carry a 800 kg payload of advanced intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) sensors and weapons systems.
The high wings provide superior external view, ideal for surveillance and strike missions. The tandem seats can be equipped with Martin Baker Mk16 or Mk17 ejection seats.
The aircraft was developed in South Africa by Paramount Group and Aerosud as a cheaper alternative to unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance and counter-insurgency roles. It completed its maiden flight in 2014.
Powered by a 950 shp Pratt & Whitney PT6 turboprop engine in pusher configuration, the AHRLAC Mwari can stay airborne for more than 7 hours with at a maximum service ceiling of 31,000 ft.
The aircraft has a range of more than 1300 miles and can cruise at a maximum speed of 272 knots (504 kmph).
ISR sensors include Forward Looking Infra-Red (FLIR) cameras, ELINT/COMINT and Search and Rescue (SAR) Radars.
The Mwari has six under wing hard points and a 20 mm fuselage mounted cannon. The hard points can be armed with bombs, unguided rocket pods and anti tank missiles.
