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Denel Seeker

Denel Dynamics · South Africa

Denel Dynamics Seeker family of tactical ISR UAVs. The Seeker II is battle-proven; the Seeker 400 is the larger evolved variant with up to 100 kg payload, 16 h endurance and optional weaponization (Impi laser-guided missiles).

CountrySouth Africa
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeTactical reconnaissance UAV
RoleISR / reconnaissance
ClassTactical UAV
ClassificationTactical UAV
MissionISR, reconnaissance, target acquisition, artillery adjustment, light strike (Seeker 400)
DatalinkLine-of-sight datalink
VariantsSeeker, Seeker II, Seeker 200, Seeker 400
MTOW (kg)450
OperatorsSouth Africa, Algeria, UAE
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionSingle piston engine, pusher propeller
Range (km)250
Wingspan (m)7
Combat-provenYes
Export statusExported
Launch methodrunway
Autonomy levelRemotely piloted with autonomous modes
Endurance (min)960
Recovery methodrunway
Year introduced1986
Max payload (kg)100
Max speed (km/h)222
Standard sensorsEO/IR (day/night), thermal imaging
Production statusIn service / production
Service ceiling (m)5500
Conflicts deployed inRegional African conflicts
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.deneldynamics.co.za