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(UAV) being developed by students of Rzeszów University of Technology ( pl, Studenckie Koło Naukowe Lotników, Politechnika Rzeszowska, SKNL PRz), beginning in January 2006. Fifth of the series, following PR-1 ''Szpion'', PR-2 ''Gacek'', PR-3, PR-4 (

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lifter) and PR-5 ''Wiewiór'', it is an experimental

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. It has carbon fiber and kevlar monocoque structure with aluminium ferrules. Power plants are two electric brushless three-phase motors.

Rescue System

Different types of

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s used in PR-5 Wiewiór plus allow to control descent velocity depending on airplane weight and expected windspeed. Two basic types: ring and cruciform parachutes in various sizes are available; all use pilot chute pull-out deployment.

Specifications

General characteristics

* Length: 1.4 m * Wingspan: 2.14 m * Height: 0.3 m * Wing area: 0.53 m² * Empty: 2.5 kg * Maximum takeoff: 5.5 kg * Powerplant: 2x AXI 2820/14 * Airfoil:

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* Endurance: ~50 min

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Rescue System

Specifications

General characteristics

See also

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