Indra presents unmanned version of P2006T MRI aircraft in UK

Indra has showcased the unmanned version of its P2006T MRI maritime reconnaissance and intelligence aircraft at the conference series on maritime reconnaissance in London, the UK.

The aircraft was initially developed as a low-cost airport surveillance system based on a light manned aircraft to complement coastal reconnaissance systems deployed to protect maritime borders.

The P2006T MRI is designed to cover the area between the coastline and a radius of 50 to 80 miles that form a part of maritime exclusion zones.

The aircraft is equipped with radar and infrared sensors and automatic identification systems with reduced weight and size.

Indra told the regional government of Galicia that it would conduct the testing and system certification activities of the aircraft at the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) development centre to be built at the Rozas airdrome in Lugo.

To be available at a price of less than €6m per unit, the aircraft is designed for low-consumption leisure aviation at low maintenance costs.

Indra defense and security general manager José Manuel Pérez-Pujazón said: "The system will offer 12 hours of flying time without touching down, high-performance maritime reconnaissance and search and rescue capabilities, and unbeatable operating and maintenance costs."

The unmanned system enables the on-board installation and integration of a Seaspray 5000E active electronically scanned array radar (standard Royal Navy equipment), a high-resolution visible and infrared camera, and an AIS, as well as a line-of-sight radio link with an effective range of 180 nautical miles and an Inmarsat terminal.

The Inmarsat terminal sends real-time transmissions of the radar signal, visible and infrared video, AIS data and the aircraft’s navigation data to a ground station for real time monitoring.

The Spanish Civil Guard and Frontex tested P2006T MRI in the Indalo operation in the south coast of Spain.

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Image: Indra is currently working on the system certification and testing of P2006T MRI. Photo: courtesy of Indra.