Engineering:Viga Tech Soar Universe

Soar Universe
Role	Fixed wing UAV
National origin	China
Manufacturer	Viga Tech
Designer	Viga Tech
First flight	2014
Introduction	2014
Status	In service
Primary user	China

Viga Tech Soar Universe (Xiang-Yu or Xiangyu, 翔宇) a family of Chinese UAVs developed by Beijing Viga Aviation Communication Science and Technology Co., Ltd. (Viga Tech, 北京韦加航通科技有限责任公司), some of which have entered service in China for aerial cinematography, photography, and survey missions.

Soar Universe I

Soar Universe I is an electrically powered UAV in conventional layout with high wing configuration and V-tail. Soar Universe I is one of the few Chinese UAV with twin engines, each of which is powered by a two-blade propeller driven pusher engine mounted on the trailing edge of the wing, and hence it is the only Chinese UAV with twin engines in pusher configuration as of end of 2014. Specification:

• Length (m): 2
• Wingspan (m): 3.3
• Payload (kg): 2
• Ceiling (km): 3
• Cruise speed (km/hr): 70
• Endurance (hr): 2
• Launch: catapult
• Recovery: parachute

Soar Universe II

Soar Universe II is an electrically powered UAV in conventional layout with high wing configuration. Soar Universe II is a miniature UAV that can be quickly assembled in the field for rapid deployment, and propulsion is provided by a two-blade propeller driven pusher engine mounted behind the wing. Specification:

• Length (m): 1.35
• Wingspan (m): 2.5
• Height (m): 0.395
• Payload (kg): 1.2
• Ceiling (km): 4
• Cruise speed (km/hr): 60 – 70
• Endurance (hr): 1.5
• Launch: hand
• Recovery: recovery net

See also

List of unmanned aerial vehicles of the People's Republic of China