Hydra Technologies Ehécatl
Hydra Technologies Ehécatl | |
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The S4 Ehécatl in take-off mode | |
Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
Manufacturer | Hydra Technologies of Mexico
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Designer | Hydra Technologies of Mexico ITESO
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First flight | 2006 |
Introduction | 2006 |
Status | Active |
Primary user | Mexican Secretariat of Public Security |
The S4 Ehécatl is an
Overview
A prototype of the airplane was presented in the
In 2008, Hydra Technologies received the Leonardo da Vinci award, given by the International Aeronautics Congress of Mexico (CIAM for its Spanish abbreviation) for the development of the S4 Ehácatl, as well as the E1 Gavilán.[3]
On August 3, 2008, the State of Jalisco and Coecytjal presented Hydra with an award in the 29th Annual National Convention of the National Chamber of Electronics, Telecommunications and Informatics Industry (CANIETI), for its contribution to the informatics, microelectronics and communications industries in Mexico.[citation needed]
Description
The S4 Ehécatl is an aerial unmanned surveillance system whose development began in 2002. Its principal market is directed towards providing security and surveillance capabilities in support of the Armed Forces, as well as civilian protection in hazardous situations. Because of its small size and unmanned nature, it can enter dangerous zones without being detected.[2][4]
Apart from a U.S.-made
The surveillance capabilities of the UAV was suggested as an option to survey of the border problems between the U.S. and Mexico.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Wingspan: 3.7 m (12 ft 2 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 54.43 kg (120 lb)Powerplant
- Powerplant: 2 × 2-stroke engines
- Propellers: 2 or 3-bladed
Performance
- Maximum speed: 170 km/h (100 mph, 90 kn)
- Cruise speed: 70 km/h (44 mph, 38 kn)
- Endurance: 8h
- Service ceiling: 4,572 m (15,000 ft)
Avionics
General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems
Operators
Gallery
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The S4 Ehécatl in flight
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The S4 Ehécatl landing
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The S4 Ehécatl in flight
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The S4 Ehécatl front
References
- ^ Wimmer, Alexis (2006). "Dictionnaire de la langue nahuatl classique" (in French). Archived from the original on 2007-08-08. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
- ^ press release). News & Information. PR Newswire. Retrieved 2007-09-11.
- ^ a b c Carballo, Nurit Martínez (13 August 2008). "Vuela alto el Politécnico". El Uniiversal (in Spanish). Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ a b "Industrias electrónicas presumen expansiones" (in Spanish). Milenio. 2008-11-18. Archived from the original on 2009-03-25. Retrieved 2008-12-09.
- ^ Hydra Technologies Surprises UAV Industry with Mexican-Made System
- ^ War planes, Mexico rolls its own
- ^ Martínez Carballo, Nurit (2008-08-13). "Vuela alto el Politécnico" (in Spanish). El Universal. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
External links
- Hydra Technologies de Mexico company website.