Beechcraft RC-12 Guardrail | |
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| 국가 | 미국 |
| 클래스 및 유형 | 신호 인텔리전스 항공기 |
| 상태 | 액티브 서비스 |
| 내장 | Unknow |
Tthe 비치크래프트 RC-12 가드레일 비치크래프트 킹 에어와 슈퍼 킹 에어를 기반으로 한 공중 신호 인텔리전스(SIGINT) 수집 플랫폼입니다. 미군과 특히 미국 육군은 일반 C-12 지정으로 언급된 킹 에어 플랫폼의 수많은 인력 수송 변형을 가지고 있지만, RC-12 사양은 다양한 센서와 온보드 프로세서를 통해 SIGINT 수집을 용이하게 하는 무겁게 수정된 플랫폼을 나타냅니다.
소스: 비치크래프트 RC-12 가드레일 온 위키백과
| Beechcraft RC-12N Guardrail Walk Around | |
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| Photographer | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Localisation | Nellis Air Force Base |
| Photos | 111 |
참고 항목:
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) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) / Electronic Reconnaissance |
| National Origin | 미국 |
| 제조업체 | Beechcraft (Airframe) / Various for Systems |
| Basis Aircraft | Beechcraft Super King Air 200 |
| 승무원 | 2 Pilots + 2-4 Intelligence/Electronic Warfare Operators |
| 길이 | 13.34 m (43 ft 9 in) |
| 윙스 팬 | 16.61 m (54 ft 6 in) |
| 높이 | 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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