[SatNews] The Argentinian company Nostromo Unmanned solutions has completed the first flight test series of a pre-production version of the Cabure III Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a short range, electrically-powered, tactical UAV. The current test phase qualified the UAV’s avionics integration, performance and tactical capabilities. Cabure III is the latest version of Cabure UAV family that was launched in 2006 by Nostromo Defensa. The new model responds to specific requirements developed with close cooperation with the Argentine Marine Corps. The Argentine Marines have tested the current model – Cabure II – and have recommended certain design changes noted through experimentation during several training exercises. Among the areas undergoing improvement are an expanded operational envelope, reduced acoustic signature, extended range and endurance as well as over-water recovery.
Satnews Daily
January 12th, 2011
Nostromo Unmanned Solutions... Cabure III Completes Tests (UAV)
[SatNews] The Argentinian company Nostromo Unmanned solutions has completed the first flight test series of a pre-production version of the Cabure III Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, a short range, electrically-powered, tactical UAV. The current test phase qualified the UAV’s avionics integration, performance and tactical capabilities. Cabure III is the latest version of Cabure UAV family that was launched in 2006 by Nostromo Defensa. The new model responds to specific requirements developed with close cooperation with the Argentine Marine Corps. The Argentine Marines have tested the current model – Cabure II – and have recommended certain design changes noted through experimentation during several training exercises. Among the areas undergoing improvement are an expanded operational envelope, reduced acoustic signature, extended range and endurance as well as over-water recovery.