Garde-corps Beechcraft RC-12 - Photos et vidéos

Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail
Pays	Usa
Classe et type	Avions de renseignement de signaux
Statut	Service actif
Construit	Inconnu

Lla Garde-corps Beechcraft RC-12 est une plate-forme aéroportée de collecte de signaux (SIGINT) basée sur le Beechcraft King Air et le Super King Air. Alors que l’armée américaine et plus particulièrement l’armée américaine ont de nombreuses variantes de transport de personnel des plates-formes King Air mentionnées avec la désignation générale C-12, la spécification RC-12 représente une plate-forme fortement modifiée qui facilite la collecte SIGINT à travers divers capteurs et processeurs embarqués.

Source: Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail sur Wikipedia

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)
Rôle	Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) / Electronic Reconnaissance
National Origin	États-Unis
Fabricant	Beechcraft (Airframe) / Various for Systems
Basis Aircraft	Beechcraft Super King Air 200
Crew	2 Pilots + 2-4 Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Operators
Length	13.34 m (43 ft 9 in)
Envergure	16.61 m (54 ft 6 in)
Height	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.