Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft

Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft
SIERRA being displayed at a public event
General information
TypeResearch, Unmanned aerial vehicle
National originUnited States
ManufacturerU.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA's Ames Research Center
Primary userNASA
History
Introduction date2009

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.

Specifications

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)

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