Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft
| Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft | |
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| SIERRA being displayed at a public event. | |
| Role | Research, UAV |
| National origin | United States |
| Manufacturer | U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA's Ames Research Center |
| Introduction | 2009 |
| Primary user | NASA |
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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 (3.61 m)
- Wingspan: 20 ft 0 in (6.10 m)
- Height: 4 ft 7 in (1.40 m)
- Gross weight: 445 lb (202 kg)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 92 mph (148 km/h; 80 kn)
- Range: 600 mi (521 nmi; 966 km)
- Endurance: 10 hours
- Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)
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