Shadow R-1 Flashcards
What is the Role of Shadow R.1?
part of the ISTAR fleet - provides excellent situational awareness to ground commanders
C4 (Command Control Communication Computers)
strong tactical capability but also contributes to strategic understanding as well
what sensors does the Shadow R.1 feature?
electro-optical (IR camera turret) and electric sensors
what allows the Shadow R.1 to operate in hostile air space?
Defensive aids suit
what communication capabilities does the Shadow feature?
radio, but also SatCom, which allows for offloading and downloading of information
when did Shadow R.1 Enter Service?
2009 with 5 Squadron, before 14 being transformed into 14 Squadron in 2011
who operates the Shadow R1?
14 Squadron
54 squadron for OCU use
where is the Shadow based?
Waddington
Who builds the Shadow?
Beechcraft (under Raytheon ownership)
what airframe is the Shadow based on?
Beechcraft King Air 350CER
how did the Shadow come about?
issued after an UOR (Urgent Operational Requirement) from the MOD that lead to an initial commissioning of 4 aircraft in response to threats posed during Op Herrick
what happened in 2015?
Shadow Capability moved from a Urgent Operational Requirement status into the MODs core Equipment Programme (Also increased fleet to 6 aircraft) through the Strategic Defence and Security Review
Who owns Beechcraft?
Raytheon Technologies
What was recently announced about the Shadow fleet?
to undergo modernisation and expansion to 8 aircraft (Mk 2) in a contract worth 110 million (Raytheon)
what is the max altitude of the Shadow
35000 ft
what is the max cruise speed of the Shadow?
245kts (453 km/h)
