Battlehog - VTOL UCAV

Battlehog

The previously unknown US manufacturer American Dynamics has flown at least two versions of its developmental BattleHog close air support vertical take-off and landing unmanned air vehicle (UAV).

BattleHog 100X has a span of 5.2m (17ft) and a length of 3.8m. Maximum take-off weight is put at 1,450kg (3,200lb).

In its fire support role the UAV would primarily carry two Lockheed Martin AGM-14K Hellfire missiles mounted on pylons attached to the main undercarriage doors, and a M134 7.62 calibre minigun.

BattleHog 100X has a span of 5.2m (17ft) and a length of 3.8m. Maximum take-off weight is put at 1,450kg (3,200lb). The primary lift system is a duct mounted twin fan system with each mounted on a swash plate mechanism. Directional control is achieved by repositioning the fan angles within the duct to create vectored airflow. There are no vector nozzle systems however. American Dynamics has patented the system under the name “High Torque Aerial Lift” or HTAL.

source: http://airbornecombatengineer.typepad.com/airborne_combat_engineer/2006/09/battlehog.html