Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail | |
|---|---|
| Riik | USA |
| Klass ja tüüp | Signaalide luurelennuk |
| Olek | Aktiivne teenindus |
| Ehitatud | Teadmata |
2007 Pöök RC-12 Guardrail on õhusignaalide luure (SIGINT) kogumisplatvorm, mis põhineb Beechcraft King Airil ja Super King Airil. Kuigi USA sõjaväel ja eriti Ameerika Ühendriikide armeel on arvukalt King Airi platvormide personalitranspordi variante, millele viidatakse üldise C-12 nimetusega, kujutab RC-12 spetsifikatsioon endast tugevalt muudetud platvormi, mis hõlbustab SIGINT-i kogumist erinevate andurite ja pardaprotsessorite kaudu.
Allikas: Pöök RC-12 Guardrail Vikipeedias
| Beechcraft RC-12N Guardrail Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Nellis Air Force Base |
| Photos | 111 |
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General Characteristics and Role
The Beechcraft RC-12N Guardrail is a specialized signals intelligence (SIGINT) and electronic reconnaissance aircraft used by the United States Army. It is a highly modified version of the commercially successful Beechcraft Super King Air twin-turboprop aircraft. The RC-12 series, collectively known under the “Guardrail” program, is designed to intercept, locate, and classify enemy electronic transmissions, primarily communications (COMINT) and radar (ELINT). The RC-12N is one of the more recent and heavily upgraded variants, featuring enhanced performance engines, improved avionics, and most importantly, a sophisticated suite of antennas and sensors for its signals intelligence mission. The aircraft is easily recognizable by the various antenna fairings, especially the large, canoe-shaped radome beneath the fuselage.
| Property | Typical Value (RC-12N) |
|---|---|
| Rolli | Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) / Electronic Reconnaissance |
| National Origin | Ameerika Ühendriigid |
| Tootja | Beechcraft (Airframe) / Various for Systems |
| Basis Aircraft | Beechcraft Super King Air 200 |
| Meeskonna | 2 Pilots + 2-4 Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Operators |
| pikkus | 13.34 m (43 ft 9 in) |
| Tiibade siruulatus | 16.61 m (54 ft 6 in) |
| kõrgus | 4.57 m (15 ft 0 in) |
| Empty Weight | Approx. 3,500 kg (7,700 lb) |
| Max Takeoff Weight | 6,800 kg (15,000 lb) (Approximate operational weight) |
Powerplant and Performance
- Engines: 2 x Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-67 turboprop engines.
- Power Output (Each): 820 kW (1,100 shp).
- Maximum Speed: Approx. 535 km/h (333 mph; 289 kn).
- Cruise Speed: Optimized for loitering speeds necessary for intelligence gathering.
- Range: Typically around 3,200 km (2,000 mi), depending on mission profile.
- Endurance: High endurance (typically 7+ hours) is critical for its reconnaissance role.
Intelligence Systems (Guardrail)
- Primary Mission System: AN/ARW-89(V) Guardrail Common Sensor (CS) system, which is a modular signals intelligence package.
- Function: Highly accurate collection of electronic emissions from ground-based threats (e.g., enemy command posts, communications nodes, radar sites).
- Reconnaissance Method: Aircraft often fly in formations of two or three to use triangulation techniques for precise geo-location of signal emitters.
- Real-Time Data: The collected data is relayed in real-time via satellite or line-of-sight data links to ground processing stations and military commanders.
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