Sagem Crécerelle

Summary

Category Military Drones
Origin country 🇫🇷 France
ManufacturerSagem
Year introduced1999

Technical specifications

Version: None
Endurance5 hours
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Wingspan3.3 m (10.8 ft)
Height0.7 m (2.3 ft)
Length2.4 m (7.9 ft)
Service ceiling3,100 m (10,171 ft)
Max. takeoff weight120 kg (265 lbs)
Powerplant1 x WAE 342 delivering 19 kW each

All operators

🇫🇷 France

Description

The Sagem Crécerelle is a French reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed in the 1990s. Based on the Meggitt Banshee target drone, its airframe configuration features a clipped delta wing, a single tailfin, and a cylindrical fuselage. It is powered by a WAE 342 rotary engine, rated at 19 kW (25 hp) to 20 kW (26 hp), driving a pusher propeller. The aircraft lacks landing gear and is recovered using a parachute and airbags.

The Crécerelle has a length of 2.40 meters, a wingspan of 3.30 meters, a height of 0.70 meters, and a gross weight of 120 kg. Performance parameters include a maximum speed of 240 km/h, a service ceiling of 3,100 meters, and an endurance of 5 hours.

The aircraft is operated by the French Army and was deployed operationally by French forces during the Kosovo campaign in 1999.

Main Variants

  • Spectre: An equivalent version of the UAV marketed and sold by Meggitt.

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of aircraft is the Crécerelle?
The Sagem Crécerelle is a military drones aircraft developed by Sagem and entered service in 1999.
What is the maximum speed of the Crécerelle?
The Sagem Crécerelle has a maximum speed of 240 km/h (149 mph).
What is the service ceiling of the Crécerelle?
The Sagem Crécerelle has a service ceiling of 3,100 meters (10,170 feet). This is the maximum altitude at which the aircraft can maintain controlled flight.
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