MQ-9B에서 소노부이 투하 시험

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2월 27일 GA-ASI가 캘리포니아 남부의 미해군 시험장에서 소노부이 분배 시스템(SDS; Sonobuoy Dispensing System) 시험을 실시했네요. RTX가 제작한 SDS 및 씨뷰 멀티롤 레이더로 구성된 전체 시스템 시험의 일환으로 SDS 포드에서 AN/SSQ-53 소노부이 8개, AN/SSQ-62 소노부이 2개를 투하했습니다. 

https://www.navalnews.com/event-news/sea-air-space-2024/2024/03/ga-asi-tests-sonobuoy-dispensing-system-with-mq-9b-seaguardian/

GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System with MQ-9B SeaGuardian - Naval News

MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) (GA-ASI photo)

GA-ASI Tests Sonobuoy Dispensing System With MQ-9B SeaGuardian

On Feb. 27, 2024, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), in cooperation with the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), conducted a series of tests on GA-ASI’s Sonobuoy Dispensing System (SDS) using the MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) on the U.S. Navy’s W-291 test range in southern California.

Naval News Staff  25 Mar 2024

General Atomics press release

GA-ASI’s SeaGuardian flew the full test flight event configured with the SDS pod and SeaVue multi-role radar from Raytheon, an RTX business. During the test, the SDS pod dropped eight AN/SSQ-53 and two AN/SSQ-62 sonobuoys. Upon dispensing, the sonobuoys were successfully monitored by the SeaGuardian’s onboard Sonobuoy Monitoring and Control System (SMCS).

“This was a very successful demonstration of our SDS capability,” said GA-ASI President David R. Alexander. “The demonstration helped us prove out the SDS, which is an important component for our Anti-Submarine Warfare capability.”

The SeaGuardian was flown under a NAVAIR Interim Flight Clearance. The SDS pod is fitted with an advanced pneumatic ejection system developed, designed, and manufactured by AEREA in Italy. AEREA also supplies the internal structure assembly.

MQ-9B SeaGuardian is a medium-altitude, long-endurance RPA system. Its multi-domain capabilities allow it to flex from mission to mission. SeaGuardian has been used by the U.S. in several recent demonstrations, including Northern Edge, Integrated Battle Problem and Group Sail. The aircraft is currently being operated by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

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AN/SSQ-53 DIFAR 소노부이 (중량 9.5kg)

https://sonobuoytechsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Q53G-GPS.pdf 

AN/SSQ-62 DICASS 소노부이 (중량 15.9kg)

https://sonobuoytechsystems.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Q62F-GPS.pdf