NORINCO Sharp Eye III

Reconnaissance / Strike Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS)

China | 2019

"The Sharp Eye III is an in-development helicopter drone presented by NORINCO of China geared towards unarmed and armed reconnaissance and strike roles."

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NORINCO of China has followed the global lead and developed an unmanned rotary-wing Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS) in the "Sharp Eye III". The product is intended for the unarmed or armed reconnaissance-strike role. The ability to behave as a traditional helicopter provides unique tactical advantages on the modern battlefield - allowing access to forward-operating areas normally cut-off to fixed-wing aircraft types.

Its design arrangement mimics that of a traditional helicopter with a main rotor mast and torque-cancelling tail-mounted blade unit. Both the main rotor and tail rotor elements are of a two-bladed design. The fuselage houses all major components including mission payloads and powerplant and a slim tail stem emanates from the upper rear section of the fuselage allowing a drive system to reach the tail rotor. The undercarriage is of a simple skid arrangement and is fixed in flight.

Like other UAS products, Sharp Eye III is operated through a manned Ground Control Unit (GCU). The listed operating ceiling is around 3.5 kilometers with a take-off weight in the 450 kilogram range. Maximum speed is 180 kmh with a mission endurance window of four to six hours.

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Power & Performance
Those special qualities that separate one aircraft design from another. Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the NORINCO Sharp Eye III Reconnaissance / Strike Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS).

1 x Engine driving two-blade main rotor and two-blade tail rotor.
Propulsion

75 mph
120 kph | 65 kts
Max Speed

13,780 ft
4,200 m | 3 miles
Service Ceiling

93 miles
150 km | 81 nm
Operational Range

City-to-City Ranges
Operational range when compared to distances between major cities (in KM).

NYC

LON

PAR

BER

MOS

TOK

SYD

LAX

NYC

Structure
The nose-to-tail, wingtip-to-wingtip physical qualities of the NORINCO Sharp Eye III Reconnaissance / Strike Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS).

0
(UNMANNED)
Crew

13.1 ft
4.00 m
O/A Length

16.4 ft
(5.00 m)
O/A Width

3.9 ft
(1.20 m)
O/A Height

441 lb
(200 kg)
MTOW

Design Balance
The three qualities reflected below are altitude, speed, and range. The more full the box, the more balanced the design.

RANGE

ALT

SPEED

Armament
Available supported armament and special-mission equipment featured in the design of the NORINCO Sharp Eye III Reconnaissance / Strike Unmanned Helicopter System (UHS) .

None for traditional reconnaissance role. Mission payload to include various optics and special mission equipment. Strike versions will incorporate wingstubs for carrying rocket pods and perhaps precision strike munitions.

Variants
Notable series variants as part of the NORINCO Sharp Eye III family line.

Sharp Eye III - Base Series Designation

Operators
Global customers who have evaluated and/or operated the NORINCO Sharp Eye III. Nations are displayed by flag, each linked to their respective national aircraft listing.

Total Production: 2 Units
Contractor(s): China NORth INdustries COrporation (NORINCO) - China

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