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It's intended for close reconnaissance (over the hill, up to 40km away), transmitting live video data (visual or infrared) or taking higher resolution still images, but it can also perform other tasks such as particle sampling, ESM/Electronic countermeasures (radio/radar jamming), depending on its payload. Image of two girls in mid-infrared (thermal) light (false color) Infrared (IR) radiation is electromagnetic radiation of a wavelength longer than that of visible light, but shorter than that of radio waves. ... French ship Monge, specialised in SIGINT In telecommunication, the term electronic warfare support measures (ESM) is the division of electronic warfare involving actions taken under direct control of an operational commander to search for, intercept, identify, and locate sources of radiated electromagnetic energy for the purpose of immediate threat recognition. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Radar jamming is the intentional emission of radio frequency signals to interfere with the operation of a radar by saturating its receiver with false information. ...

The UAV is launched with a simple bungee catapult and then follows a preprogrammed course, that can be altered in flight if necessary. After its mission it automatically lands with the help of a parachute and impact dampers. u suk usuk u suk u suk u suk u suk u suk u suk u suk u suk usuk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk suk{| class=wikitable |- ! header 1 ! header 2 ! header 3 |- | row 1, cell 1 | row 1... The Apollo 15 capsule landed safely despite a parachute failure. ...

Luna X UAVs are in use by German KFOR forces since 2000 and are also used by German troops in Afghanistan. Pocket badge of the KFOR Ukrainian soldier on foot patrolling in Serbian village near Brezovica KFOR vehicle of the French Army The Kosovo Force (KFOR) is a NATO-led international force responsible for establishing and maintaining security in Kosovo. ...

Specifications

• Propulsion: 6hp two cylinder two stroke engine, driving pusher propeller
• Speed: 70—160km/h
• Service ceiling: 4000m
• Endurance: 4 hours
• Length: 2.36m
• Wingpsan: 4.17m

• Take-off weight: 32kg
• Payload: 10l bay for e.g. up to three cameras

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References

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• Luna UAV System @ EMT (manufacturer)
• Nahaufklärungs-Austattung LUNA X (in German) @ deutschesheer.de (Official homepage of the German Army)
• LUNA X-2000 @ defense update