Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft

The Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft (SIERRA) is a UAV designed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft
SIERRA being displayed at a public event.
Role Research, Unmanned aerial vehicle
National origin United States
Manufacturer U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA's Ames Research Center
Introduction 2009
Primary user NASA

Specifications

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General characteristics

  • Crew: 0
  • Length: 11 ft 10 in (3.6 m)
  • Wingspan: 20 ft 0 in (6.1 m)
  • Height: 4 ft 7 in (1.4 m)
  • Gross weight: 445 lb (202 kg)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 92 mph (148 km/h, 80 kn)
  • Range: 600 mi (966 km, 520 nmi)
  • Endurance: 10 hours
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

See also

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