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Yabhon United 40

ADCOM Systems · United Arab Emirates

The Yabhon United 40 (Smart Eye 2) is an ADCOM Systems MALE UAV/UCAV unveiled at the 2013 Dubai Air Show. It features a tandem twin-wing layout, claims very long endurance, and can carry weapons/payloads on under-wing hardpoints and an internal rotary dispenser.

CountryUnited Arab Emirates
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeMALE UAV/UCAV
RoleMALE reconnaissance/strike
ClassMALE UCAV
ClassificationMilitary MALE UAV/UCAV
MissionISR, Strike/UCAV, SAR/surveillance
DatalinkSATCOM/LOS datalink
VariantsUnited 40 Block 5, Smart Eye 2
OperatorsUAE Air Force (assessed); Algeria (displayed)
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)11.13
PropulsionRotax 914UL piston engine (pusher)
Wingspan (m)20
Combat-provenNo
Export statusMarketed for export
Launch methodRunway takeoff
Autonomy levelRemotely piloted or autonomous
Endurance (min)7200
Recovery methodRunway landing
Year introduced2013
Max payload (kg)1050
Max speed (km/h)222
Standard sensorsSAR, Gimbaled EO/IR camera, Terrain avoidance
Production statusPrototype/low-rate
Service ceiling (m)7000
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.adcom-systems.com