NMS-2 Family
The NMS-2 Family of Aerial Target Drones (ATD) systems is a Jet propelled Off the Shelf (OTS) , product designed and manufactured by AETHER AERONAUTICS SA (AETHER). The ATDs are easy to be operated and able to simulate a variety of aerial threats, providing the Users with realistic scenarios and features. The NMS-2 family consists of variant models of ATDs, specifically, NMS-2A, NMS-2B, NMS-2C and NMS-2D, which differ in performance.
NMS-2A
NMS-2A Target Drone system is the first edition of NMS's family it is a medium to high performance jet aerial platform that is designed to simulate threats for the most demanding operational & training scenarios.
The system utilizes a series of modern techniques and technologies in the field
of electronics and manufacturing to produce a realistic and cost effective solution.
Specifications
Length:
Wing Span:
Weight:
Propulsion:
Recovery:
Max speed:
Cruise speed:
Ceiling:
Endurance:
Range:
2.4m
1.8m
40kg
Single jet engine
Sea or Land with parachute
550km/h -153m/s -297kts
320km/h -90m/s -173kts
24,000ft
40min @ cruise speed
70km (optional 100km)
NMS-2B
NMS-2B is an Off the Shelf (OTS) Jet propelled Aerial Target Drone (ATD) system designed and manufactured by AETHER AERONAUTICS (AETHER), easy to operate and able to simulate different aerial threats, providing the Users with realistic scenarios and features.
The ATDs serve as a platform that can simulate several airborne threats such as fixed wing fighter, transport, patrol, bomber and reconnaissance aircraft for Testing and Evaluation purposes of systems and operators. To realistically do so, the ATDs can carry several types of payloads that permit the fulfilment of various operational scenarios such as, but not limited to, radar, visual and Infra-Red (IR) augmentation systems.
Specifications
Length:
Wing Span:
Weight:
Propulsion:
Recovery:
Max speed:
Cruise speed:
Ceiling:
Endurance:
Range:
2.6m
1.8m
40kg
Single jet engine
Sea or Land with parachute
550km/h -153m/s -297kts
320km/h -90m/s -173kts
24,000ft
40min @ cruise speed
70km (optional 100km)
NMS-2C
NMS-2C Target Drone system is a high performance jet aerial platform that is designed to simulate threats for the most demanding operational & training scenarios. The system utilizes a series ofmodern techniques and technologies in the field of electronics and manufacturing to produce a realisticand cost effective solution.
Specifications
Length:
Wing Span:
Weight:
Propulsion:
Recovery:
Max speed:
Cruise speed:
Ceiling:
Endurance:
Range:
2.6m
1.8m
40kg
Jet engine
Sea or Land with parachute
702km/h -192m/s -379kts
360km/h -100m/s -194kts
26,500ft
50min @ cruise speed
70km (optional 100km)
NMS-2D
NMS-2D Target Drone System is ahigh performance jet aerial platform that belongs to the NMS-2 Family and is designed to carry a target bomb. Aether has developed the BT-##A bomb and its release mechanism which is designed to simulate the trajectory characteristics of an MK-82 bomb.
NMS-2D is a proven solution that has been extensively employed for the execution of demanding operational requirements.
Specifications
Length:
Wing Span:
Weight:
Propulsion:
Recovery:
Max speed:
Cruise speed:
Ceiling:
Endurance:
Range:
2.6m
1.8m
50kg
Jet engine
Sea or Land with parachute
702km/h -192m/s -379kts
360km/h -100m/s -194kts
26,500ft
50min @ cruise speed
70km (optional 100km)
Key Features:
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High Maneuverability, up to 6G
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Autonomous flight execution
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Sea skimming
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Cost-effective solution
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Main in the loop
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Preprogrammed or real time maneuvering and selection of altitude and speed at each waypoint
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Pre-programmed flight plan
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Flight in swarm
Payloads:
Active & Passive RCS Augments
