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IDT Asef

2021 MODERN

History of IDT Asef

The "ASEF" UAS, developed by INTRA Defense Technologies, is a versatile unmanned aircraft system designed for use in military, civilian, and industrial sectors. It excels in all-weather and terrain conditions, making it suitable for a wide range of operations, including tactical reconnaissance, surveillance, border protection, and more. One of its standout features is its vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, which combines helicopter-like qualities with simplicity and cost-effectiveness.

This UAS has a compact design with key components housed in the central hull, featuring a V-shaped rear wing. It can carry a payload of up to 26 lbs and has a maximum takeoff weight of 215 lbs. With a cruising speed of 70 miles per hour, a mission duration window of around 10 hours, and the ability to reach altitudes of 18,000 feet, it offers robust performance.

The aircraft is equipped with a lightweight live camera system that supports long-range continuous zoom. It also has autonomous capabilities, reducing the need for human intervention during take-off and landing. Additionally, the system incorporates redundant safety measures, including collision detection and avoidance functions, for enhanced reliability in its operations.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service: 2021

Origins: Saudi Arabia

Status: Active.

Crew: 0

Production: 4

Manufacturer: INTRA Defense Technologies Ltd (IDT) Saudi Arabia

Carrier: Saudi Arabia (possibly)

MTOW: 212 lbs (96kg)

Roles

Close Air Support (CAS)

Designed to operate near active ground elements with a wide range of air-to-surface weapon and ammunition options.

Special Mission: Search and Rescue (SAR)

Ability to locate and evacuate personnel from potentially hazardous or dangerous areas, such as downed pilots at sea.

Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR), reconnaissance

Monitor ground targets/target areas to assess surrounding threat levels, enemy strength, or enemy movement.

Unmanned

Aircraft designed (or later developed) have inherent unmanned capabilities and can fill a variety of battlefield roles.

Notable Features

Vertical Takeoff/Landing (VTOL)

The series has the tactical capability of vertical take-off and/or landing, a characteristic usually associated with helicopters.

Radar capability

Houses may house (via specialized variants) radars for searching, tracking, and attacking enemy elements.

Multi-engine

Include two or more engines to improve survivability and/or performance.

Mixing Engine

Use two or more types of propulsion systems to achieve desired performance/flying maneuvers.

Fader support

The design features a rearward push rod arrangement in contrast to the more traditional pull rod arrangement.

All Electric

The design uses an all-electric powerplant for propulsion.

Extended range performance

Ability to travel long distances using on-board fuel supplies.

Operation Lakes

Able to operate over the ocean and survive certain harsh marine environments.

Unmanned operation

The design features the ability to fly without a pilot, with actions controlled by onboard programming and/or ground operators.

Autonomous operation

The design features autonomous flight operations through artificial intelligence or onboard pre-programming.

Camera equipment

Payload supports photography devices that provide real-time still images and/or image/video results.

Main Aircraft Structure

Monoplane

Designed to use a single main wing main aircraft; this is the most popular arrangement of main aircraft.

Shoulder

The main aircraft is mounted on the upper part of the fuselage, usually on an imaginary line that intersects the pilot's shoulders.

Straight

Floor plans involve the use of simple, straight main plan elements.

Performance

Installed: The electric propulsion system drives 4 lift propellers and 1 drive propeller arranged in thrust direction.

IDT Asef

History of IDT Asef