Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Systems
By resolution of the Management Board of the Polish Armament Group S.A. in 2016, Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 S.A. was granted the status of technical leader and coordinator in all projects related to BSP Systems conducted within the PGZ S.A. Capital Group.
Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 S.A. manages SBSP projects within the Competence Centre for Unmanned Aircraft of the Polish Armament Group S.A. The plant has qualified personnel in the field of design, production, research, as well as modernisation and servicing of BSP.
Main competencies:
- design of:
- airframes of aerial platforms;
- avionics equipment;
- ground equipment (launcher, logistics truck);
- integration of systems on the aerial platform (avionics, control system, flight computer, power unit, payload, etc.);
- conducting analyses, studies and tests, including flight tests;
- manufacturing:
- composite structures;
- moulds for the manufacture of composite structures;
- avionics equipment;
- electrical harnesses;
- mechanical devices and components;
- creation of usage and security documentation (for users);
- creation of training documentation;
- training of BSP pilots and technical staff;
- servicing of BSP systems (airframe structure components, avionics airframe equipment components, payloads, take-off and landing systems);
- modernisation of existing solutions.
Key products groups:
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle systems for military
purposes; - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle systems for non-military use;
- Loitering Ammunition Systems;
- other research and development projects.
In terms of BSP, Wojskowe Zakłady Lotnicze Nr 2 S.A. is currently conducting advanced work on the following projects.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle systems for military purposes
TACTICAL CLASS UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SHORT RANGE ORLIK
A program implemented for the needs of the Polish Armed Forces, codename ORLIK. Tactical Class Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System Short Range. The system is designed to conduct reconnaissance missions within a radius of 100 km using a four-sensor system an optoelectronic head operating in day and night conditions and a SAR radar. The mass of the airframe ready for flight is 150 kg and ensures observations for 6 hours. The platform is launched from a special launcher included in the set, while landing does not require airport infrastructure.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System PGZ-19RA; wing span: 7.3 m; length 3.95 m; height: 1.35 m; max. take-off weight: 150 kg; min. speed: below 70 km/h; cruising speed: 90-120 km/h; max. speed 150 km/h
System purpose:
- Enemy reconnaissance (objects, equipment, troop
movements, areas of operation), weather and terrain
conditions; - Supervising and monitoring facilities and areas for
a specified period of time (bases, areas of interest); - Pointing targets and determining data for real-time
firefighting; - Assessment of the effects of impacts – in real time
with correction of fire; - High-resolution imaging of terrain and objects;
- Recognizing the appearance of changes in a given area;
- Identification, marking and description of detected
objects; - Sending information to the command post.
The system consists of:
- 5 airborne platforms with EO/IR electro-optical warheads;
- 2 SAR radars (SAR/GMTI);
- 1 ground control station (NSK);
- 1 ground data terminal (NTD);
- 1 portable video terminal (WTV);
- 1 portable video terminal (PTV);
- 1 take-off and landing system kit.
MINI CLASS UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE SYSTEM WIZJER
The system is designed for reconnaissance missions within a 30 km radius using a dual-sensor optoelectronic warhead operating in day and night conditions. The aerial platform is launched using the launcher included in the kit, while landing in automatic mode in any terrain using a parachute.
System purpose:
- Mini class observation system for both civilian and military
purposes. - It is characterized by a low noise emission factor, a flight timeexceeding 3 hours and an operational range of 30 km.
- Main tasks include conducting observations, including
detecting, recognizing, identifying and indicating the
coordinates of objects. - The System UAV takes off automatically using a composite launcher and performs an automatic landing maneuver using a parachute and an air bag.
- The entire system was developed in accordance with NATO STANAG 4586 and 4703 standardization agreements and applicable Defense Standards.
System consists of:
- 4 aerial platforms;
- Ground Control Station;
- Ground Data Terminal;
- Portable Data Terminal;
- Launch pad
Loitering Munition System
LOITERING MUNITION SYSTEM DRAGONFLY
Loitering Munition System DragonFly is a project realised with own funds of Wojskowy Zakłady Lotnicze No. 2 S.A. on the basis of the licence acquired from the Military Institute of Armament Technology. The heart of this system is a warhead carrier, i.e. an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Platform in a 5 kg vertical take-off multi-rotor configuration.
System purpose:
At the heart of the DragonFly system is a vertical take-off and landing warhead carrier in a quadrocopter configuration, allowing it to hover in the air.
A stand-alone system or carried or transported by a ground or special forces sub-unit.
An alternative to PPK anti-tank guided missiles providing a much larger radius of action.
It is designed for combat operations, both in open and urbanised terrain.
Depending on the type of warhead used, the DragonFly can be directed to accurately strike lightly armoured targets and living force groupings within a 10km radius.
Main parameters:
- S taff 1 soldier;
- Maximum take off weight ( 5 kg;
- Set that fits in a backpack;
- Hovering time 20 min;
- Resistant to interference in the attack phase;
- Speed 0 ÷ 120 km/h;
- Temperature range 10 to 40 ⁰C;
- Withstands dust and constant rain;
- Range (LOS) 10 km;
- Ceiling 500 m;
- Standalone attack.
System consists of:
- 10x Air platform;
- Ground Control Station;
- Battery;
- Charger;
- Communication module with antennas;
- Warheads;
- Backpack.
Types of warheads:
- GK-1 HEAT cumulative and shrapnel warhead (damages tanks and armored combat vehicles);
- GTB-1 FAE thermobaric warhead (destroys bunkers and shelters, as well as equipment such as radar stations and rocket launchers);
- GO-1 HE shrapnel warhead (effectively raids light armored vehicles and live force groups);
- GO-1 HE-TP/ GO-1 HE-TR training heads (used for training system operators in the field observation, guidance and execution of fire).