Integration of tactical - medium range UAV and catapult launch system

Abstract

In this paper the selection of appropriate UAV catapult launch system from the supply on the world market for existing tactical-medium range Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in the Serbian Army is analyzed. A special emphasis was placed on UAV structure strenght at longitudinal accelerations direction which are exposed onto the launch ramp of the catapult. In addition, UAV accommodation to the catapult launch carriage is analyzed. The ultimate goal of this analysis is to define the necessary changes to the structure of the existing UAV in order to successfully integrate it with the selected catapult launch system.