Israel’s Aeronautics Defense Systems has announced that the “Dominator 2” in the XP version is ready to be marketed.
The aircraft has been certified in accordance with the limitations of the MTCR (Missile Technology Control Regime, an informal and voluntary partnership between 34 countries to prevent the proliferation of missiles and technology of UAS capable of carrying 500 kg of payload to 300 km).
Avi Leumi, chairman of the Aeronautics Defense Systems, stated that the Dominator is in direct competition with the General Atomics Predator and the Heron of the Israel Aerospace Industries.
Changes from the previous model have not yet been revealed. The aircraft is based on the Diamond DA-42, which has a maximum takeoff weight of 2000 kg and a maximum speed of 350 km/h, has an autonomy of 28 hours and can carry a load of 300 kg at an altitude of 9150 m.
Source: AvioNews