BAE Systems Skylynx II

"Skylynx" redirects here. For the Transformer, see Sky Lynx.

The BAE Systems Skylynx II is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed to support US Marine Corps Tier II regiment-level reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition missions. The aircraft flew its maiden flight on August 9, 2006 at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Arizona. The Skylynx II is equipped with an electro-optical (EO) and infrared imaging system, and during test flights it was able to locate and track human and vehicle targets. Powered by a UEL-741 engine driving a single propeller, the aircraft is designed to be launched without a runway, and to carry payloads of up to 70 lb (32 kg).

The Skylynx II aircraft is part of an integrated unmanned aerial system that is made up of three aircraft, launcher, ground control station and remote receiver terminal. The system is designed to be operated by six Marines. The entire package can be transported to battlefield sites by two CH-46 Sea Knights or two HMMWVs.

References

"BAE Systems successfully tests Skylynx II unmanned aircraft system", Aerotech News and Review, August 18, 2006.
BAE news release, including image

British Aerospace and BAE Systems aircraft

Combat aircraft	Harrier Harrier II Jaguar Sea Harrier Tornado Tornado ADV Typhoon

Patrol and surveillance	Nimrod Nimrod AEW3 Nimrod MRA4

Trainers	Hawk

Airliners/Transports	ATP BAe 125 BAe 146 Concorde Jetstream 31/32 Jetstream 41 Jetstream 61 One-Eleven

Drones (UAVs)	Ampersand Corax Demon GA22 HERTI Mantis Phoenix Silver Fox Skylynx II

Combat drones (UCAVs)	Fury Taranis

Development/Concept aircraft	ATSF P.125 Replica EAP

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