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[[File:UAV Saab Skeldar.jpg|thumb|V-150]]
[[File:V-200.jpg|thumb|V-200]]

The '''Saab Skeldar''' is a medium-range [[Engineering:VTOL|VTOL]] (Vertical Take Off and Landing) UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) developed by the Swedish aerospace company Saab. The Skeldar can be used for surveillance, intelligence gathering, light cargo transportation, and [[Social:Electronic warfare|electronic warfare]].

==Development==
The Skeldar is a derivative of CybAero’s APID 55 UAV system, and its development started in 2005.<ref>{{Citation | title = V-150 Skeldar | newspaper = Flight global | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/directory/uav/saab-aerosystems-21995/v-150-skeldar-7546.html}}.</ref> In June 2006 the Skeldar V-150 was unveiled at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France.<ref>{{Citation | title = Saab unveils new UAV | newspaper = Flight global | date = Jun 20, 2006 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2006/06/20/207266/saab-unveils-new-uav.html}}.</ref> The Skeldar V-200 is the designation for the developed version of the system.<ref>{{Citation | title = Unmanned Aerial vehicles & targets | contribution = Saab Skeldar, Sweden | contribution-url = http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicles-and-Targets/Saab-Skeldar-Sweden.html | publisher = Jane's}}.</ref>

==Design==
The Skeldar V-200 can take-off and land on an area of 15x15 meters. Take-off and landings can be made autonomously.

Skeldar V-200 is modular in the sense that payloads can be changed depending on the mission characteristics, for example it can be equipped with laser pointers, range finders, electro-optical & infrared (EO/IR) 3D mapping, a light cargo hook and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence)<ref name = "Saab tech specs">{{Citation | contribution = Technical specifications | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | title = Skeldar V-200 | publisher = Saab Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems}}.</ref>

The Skeldar V-200 can be operated in both in land and naval operations, by 2–4 people. A UAS Control Station can be integrated into a ground-vehicle such as an APC or truck.<ref>{{Citation | contribution = Skeldar V-200 land | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned-Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/ | publisher = Saab | title = Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems}}.</ref>

For naval operations the control station can be integrated into a ships normal operator consoles and combat management systems.<ref>{{Citation | contribution = Technical specifications | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_UAS_Control_Station/Technical_specifications/ | title = Skeldar UAS Control Station | publisher = Saab Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems}}.</ref>

In 2009 Saab partnered with [[Engineering:Swiss UAV|Swiss UAV]] to jointly develop and market three VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) designs: the Skeldar V-200 and Swiss UAV's Neo S-300 and Koax X 240. The three systems can be controlled from a Saab common ground control station.<ref>{{Citation | title = Swiss pact expands Saab UAV portfolio | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/05/20/326768/swiss-pact-expands-saab-uav-portfolio.html | newspaper = Flight global | date = May 20, 2009}}.</ref>

In the end of 2015 Saab partnered with UMS and created the company UMS Skeldar.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saabgroup.com/media/news-press/news/2015-12/saab-and-ums-aero-group-ag-establish-new-strategic-partnership-for-unmanned-aerial-vehicles/.|title = Saab &#124; It´s a human right to feel safe}}</ref>

In September 2018, UMS Skeldar V-200B was selected by the German Navy for use on board [[Engineering:Braunschweig-class corvette|K130 Braunschweig class]] [[Engineering:Corvette|corvettes]]. <ref>{{Citation | title =UMS Skeldar details V-200B development | url = https://www.janes.com/article/82713/ums-skeldar-details-v-200b-development | publisher = janes.com | date = September 4, 2018}}</ref>

==Operators==
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*Ministry of Defence<ref>{{cite web|title=Indonesian defence ministry becomes first Skeldar V-200 customer|url=http://navaltoday.com/2017/02/15/indonesian-defence-ministry-becomes-first-skeldar-v-200-customer/|website=Naval Today|accessdate=15 February 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170215121904/http://navaltoday.com/2017/02/15/indonesian-defence-ministry-becomes-first-skeldar-v-200-customer/|archivedate=15 February 2017|date=15 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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*Spanish Navy (on trials)
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*German Navy
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*Royal Canadian Navy known as CU-176 Gargoyle in Canadian Service<ref>{{cite web|title=QinetiQ Wins C$51m Contract with the Canadian Armed Forces' Unmanned Aircraft System Service program|url=https://umsskeldar.aero/qinetiq-wins-51m-contract-with-the-canadian-armed-forces-unmanned-aircraft-system-service-program/|website=umsskeldar.aero|accessdate=22 May 2019}}</ref> 


The Royal Netherlands Navy and Belgian Navy Component will use the V200 on their future MCMV’s (mine countermeasure vessels), of which the first will be operational in 2024. [https://marineschepen.nl/schepen/nieuwe-mijnenjagers-2025.html]

==Specifications==
''Source:'' Saab Skeldar V-200 Technical specifications<ref>{{Citation | contribution = Technical specifications | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | title = Skeldar V-200 land | publisher = Saab Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems| url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120301001957/http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | url-status = dead |archivedate=1 March 2012}}.</ref>

'''Length:''' 4 m<br />
'''Width:''' 1.2 m<br />
'''Height:''' 1.3 m<br />
'''Main Rotor Diameter:''' 4.7 m<br />
'''Max takeoff weight:''' 235&nbsp;kg<br />
'''Max takeoff altitude:''' 2400 m <br>
'''Payload:''' 40&nbsp;kg

'''Maximum speed:''' 140&nbsp;km/h <br>
'''Mission radius:''' 100&nbsp;km <br>
'''Endurance:''' Up to 6 hours <br>
'''Power rating:''' 55&nbsp;hp <br>
'''Service ceiling:''' 3000 m <br>
'''Takeoff preparation time:''' <15 min

==References==
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==External links==
* {{Citation | contribution-url = https://www.youtube.com/user/SaabGroup#p/c/9446EA71BC56AED6/8/KhEY6upuXZ8 | contribution = Skeldar V-150 | title = YouTube | type = video | publisher = Google}}.
* {{Citation | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/ | contribution = Skeldar V-200 land | type = official product page | title = Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems | publisher = Saab}}.

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