CTRM Aludra

Aludra
Role Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
National origin Malaysia
Manufacturer CTRM
Designer CTRM
First flight 2007[1]
Status In service
Primary user Royal Malaysian Air Force
Produced 2010–present
Number built 3[2]

Aludra is a Malaysian design of unmanned aerial vehicle operating since 2010. The Aludra was designed and manufactured by Malaysian local company CTRM.[3][4]

Design and development

To fulfill the Malaysian Armed Forces needs in UAV operation, Malaysia formed a consortium on 15 January 2007 involves of two local company which is Composite Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) and Unmanned Systems Technology (UST) to develop indigenous made UAV.[5]

Operational history

Aludra already used in combat on 2013 in Ops Daulat to monitor Kiram's militant movement.After the Sabah incursion, Aludra is stationed at Sabah to perform the surveillance and reconnaissance mission in Sabah's border.[6]

Variants

  • Aludra Mk1

First production of the UAV.Three build and currently in service with Malaysian Armed Forces.[7]

  • Aludra Mk2

Improved version of Aludra with better engine,payload and endurance.[8]

Operators

References

  1. ↑ "Pesawat UAV Aludra MK helang perisik ciptaan tempatan" [Aircraft UAV Aludra MK 'eagle' local creation spy] (in Malay). UTUSAN MELAYU. 2007-12-12.
  2. ↑ aviation.bernama.com/news.php?id=459690&lang=en
  3. ↑ "CTRM (Corporate - Unmanned Systems Technology Sdn Bhd)". www.ctrm.com.my.
  4. ↑ http://www.malaysiandefence.com/aludra-uav-to-be-launched-next-year/
  5. ↑ "ATM akan guna pesawat UAV buatan Malaysia" [ATMs will use Malaysia-made UAV aircraft] (in Malay). UTUSAN MELAYU. 2008-03-12.
  6. ↑ "Asian region UAV capability on the rise - Asian Defence News Articles - Defence Review Asia". www.defencereviewasia.com.
  7. ↑ http://www.satnews.com/story.php?number=1284837530
  8. ↑ "LIMA 2015: UST continues Malaysian UAV improvements - UV - Unmanned Vehicles - Shephard Media". www.shephardmedia.com.
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