PR-5 Wiewior plus
SKNL PRz PR-5 Wiewiór plus[1] is a Polish unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) being developed by students of Rzeszów University of Technology (Polish: Studenckie Koło Naukowe Lotników, Politechnika Rzeszowska, SKNL PRz), beginning in January 2006. Fifth of the series, following PR-1 Szpion, PR-2 Gacek, PR-3, PR-4 (SAE lifter) and PR-5 Wiewiór, it is an experimental reconnaissance aircraft. It has carbon fiber and kevlar monocoque structure with aluminium ferrules. Power plants are two electric brushless three-phase motors.
| PR-5 Wiewiór plus | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Role | Remotely controlled unmanned aerial vehicle |
| Manufacturer | SKNL of the Rzeszów University of Technology (PRz) |
| First flight | September 2010 |
| Status | Experimental/prototype |
| Primary user | none |
| Produced | 2010–Present |
| Number built | 2 |
| Developed from | PR-5 Wiewiór |
Rescue System
Different types of parachutes used in PR-5 Wiewiór plus allow to control descent velocity depending on airplane weight and expected windspeed. Two basic types: ring and cruciform parachutes in various sizes are available; all use pilot chute pull-out deployment.
Specifications
General characteristics
- Length: 1.4 m
- Wingspan: 2.14 m
- Height: 0.3 m
- Wing area: 0.53 m²
- Empty: 2.5 kg
- Maximum takeoff: 5.5 kg
- Powerplant: 2x AXI 2820/14
- Airfoil: CLARK Y15
- Endurance: ~50 min