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Skylark

Elbit Systems · Israel

Electric, man-portable mini-UAV family; the small Skylark I/I-LEX is hand- or sling-launched for over-the-hill ISR, while the larger Skylark 3 is a ~45 kg class system with ~100 km range.

CountryIsrael
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeMini-UAV
RoleTactical ISR
ClassMini
ClassificationMini-UAV
MissionISR, Reconnaissance, Target acquisition
VariantsSkylark I, I-LE, I-LEX, II, 3
MTOW (kg)7.5
OperatorsIsrael and numerous export customers
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)40
Wingspan (m)2
Combat-provenUnknown
Export statusExported
Launch methodHand/sling
Endurance (min)180
Recovery methodDeep-stall
Year introduced2004
Max payload (kg)1.2
Standard sensorsEO/IR gimbal
Production statusIn production
Service ceiling (m)4600
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.elbitsystems.com/unmanned/aerial/tactical-uas/skylark-i-lex