RT LTA’s Aerostats in Operational Use by French Army

CEO Rami Shmueli disclosed during Eurosatory 2018 that the French Army is leasing the company’s SkyStar 180 aerostat system

RT LTA’s Aerostats in Operational Use by French Army

The SkyStar 180 (Photo: RT LTA)

During Eurosatory 2018 taking place this week in Paris, Israel-based aerostat company RT LTA Systems revealed its leasing agreement with the French Army.

RT's CEO Rami Shmueli said, “The SkyStar 180 aerostat system is currently in operational use by the French army, under a leasing agreement. We look at the French Army and the French nation, which are very important for us, as one of the leading forces in the world, and we are honored to provide our leading SkyStar 180 aerostat system to support their mission. I can already say that the feedback we are getting from them is positive.”

The SkyStar 180 is a small-sized mobile aerostat, designed for tactical mid-range surveillance and public safety, as well as for police and military applications. Based on a towable trailer, the system has a stabilized day/night electro-optical payload suspended from a helium-filled aerostat, tethered to a ground system. It operates continuously at wind velocity of up to 40 knots and can lift a payload of up to 20kg, providing surveillance coverage from an altitude of up to 1,000 ft. for up to 72 hours, after which it is brought down for a 20-minute helium refill. Only two people are required to fully maintain the system. SkyStar 180 is suitable for defense, security, border control, and public safety missions.

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