China unveils first amphibious UAV
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China has unveiled the first amphibious made by a local company.
Built by Shanghai UVS Intelligence System Co., the prototype S100 Seaplane fixed-wing UAV can be equipped with infrared, optical and synthetic aperture radar packages.
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A company official said customers interested in the S100 are governments with requirements for coastal surveillance or near-ship surveillance.
According to Defense News, the S100 has a cruising speed of 185 kilometers per hour, an endurance of eight hours, a 200-kilometer range and a payload capacity of 240 kilograms.
The aircraft has received certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency.
