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Russian Supercam S350 UAV Debuts in Caspian Region

production unit in the region.
“In case of establishing regular deliveries,
we are ready to consider the possibility of
organizing a service center in the Caspian
region countries, as well as discuss the
possibility of organizing local production,”
the official said.

The features of the UAV include modular
composite elements, interchangeable and
combined payloads with unified gyrosta-
bilized platforms, a system for detaching
wing consoles during landing to prevent
possible damage, flight stability and good
Russian-made Supercam S350 recon- people, monitoring the infrastructure of oil controllability.
naissance drone is being presented to the companies (including pipelines, offshore
Caspian region for the first time, and com- platforms), aerial photography for geodetic The UAV is capable of performing tasks at
pany officials feel the UAV is ideal for the and cartographic work,” a company official any time of day and in different weather
region. says. conditions.
Supercam is equipped with an electric mo-
The Supercam S350, developed by The advantages of using the Supercam tor and flies almost silently. The UAV is
Unmanned Systems Group of Companies, S350 in the Caspian region states are its launched with the help of a catapult (pneu-
is a light-class UAV (flying wing) with a video small size and weight compared to heavier matic or elastic), and lands with a parachute.
UAVs produced by other countries with com-

communication range of more than 70 km. parable technical characteristics, includ- The drone has proven itself both in the civil
It is an optimal tool for aerial monitoring ing maneuverability and ease of operation, tasks and during a special military operation
in the visible and infrared spectrum, aerial launch and transportation, as well as reliable (SMO).
photography, and laser scanning. communication with the ground control sta-
tion, which is provided by a transmitter with According to the company official, just a
“In the Caspian region Supercam S350 can high radiation power and high sensitivity of couple of weeks ago Supercam S350 per-
be used for patrolling state borders, main- the UAV receiver, he adds. formed greatly during the drills in Kyrgyzstan
taining law and order and ensuring security, held by The Collective Security Treaty
environmental monitoring, searching for The company is also ready to establish a Organization (CSTO).

TAI Sees More Opps for T625 Gokbey

Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) sees
a big international market for its T625
Gokbey, a 6t utility helicopter.

Early this year, Türkiye’s first indigenous
multirole helicopter conducted its debut
international flight demonstration on the
first day of FIA2024.

The T625 utility helicopter is being de-
veloped as part of the original helicopter
program, coordinated by the Presidency
of Defense Industries (SSB).

The helicopter is designed to undertake It successfully completed its inaugural Aviation Safety Authority) and the DGCA
a diverse array of missions, including VIP flight on September 6, 2018. Subsequently, (Directorate General of Civil Aviation)
on April 19, 2023, the P1 Prototype of the
transport, cargo transport, air ambulance T625Gokbey Helicopter underwent its is currently under- way as part of the
services, search and rescue operations, first test flight, powered by the TS1400 program.
and offshore transportation missions.
Turboshaft Engines developed and pro- TAI General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu
duced by TEI with indigenous capabilities.
It is the first utility helicopter developed said, “there is a serious demand for our
and manufactured with indigenous Necessary work for the certification of product. We want to give export news for
capabilities. the helicopter by the EASA (European many of our platforms in a short time.”

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