Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft

Type of aircraft

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The Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft (SIERRA) is a UAV designed by the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA's Ames Research Center.

Systems Integration Evaluation Remote Research Aircraft
SIERRA being displayed at a public event.
Role Research, Unmanned aerial vehicle
National origin United States
Manufacturer U.S. Naval Research Laboratory and developed at NASA's Ames Research Center
Introduction 2009
Primary user NASA

Specifications

General characteristics

  • Crew: 0
  • Length: 11 ft 10 in (3.6 m)
  • Wingspan: 20 ft 0 in (6.1 m)
  • Height: 4 ft 7 in (1.4 m)
  • Gross weight: 445 lb (202 kg)

Performance

  • Maximum speed: 92 mph (148 km/h, 80 kn)
  • Range: 600 mi (966 km, 520 nmi)
  • Endurance: 10 hours
  • Service ceiling: 12,000 ft (3,658 m)

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