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[[File:UAV Saab Skeldar.jpg|thumb|V-150]]
The '''UMS Skeldar V-200''' is a medium-range helicopter and [[UAV]] (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) developed by the [[Sweden|Swedish]] aerospace company [[Saab Group|Saab]]. The Skeldar can be used for surveillance, intelligence gathering, light cargo transportation, and [[electronic warfare]].

==Development==
The Skeldar is a derivative of [[CybAero]]’s APID 55 UAV system, and its development started in 2005.<ref>{{Citation | title = V-150 Skeldar | newspaper = Flight global | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/directory/uav/saab-aerosystems-21995/v-150-skeldar-7546.html}}.</ref> In June 2006 the Skeldar V-150 was unveiled at the Eurosatory exhibition in Paris, France.<ref>{{Citation | title = Saab unveils new UAV | newspaper = Flight global | date = Jun 20, 2006 | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2006/06/20/207266/saab-unveils-new-uav.html}}.</ref> The Skeldar V-200 is the designation for the developed version of the system.<ref>{{Citation | title = Unmanned Aerial vehicles & targets | contribution = Saab Skeldar, Sweden | contribution-url = http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Unmanned-Aerial-Vehicles-and-Targets/Saab-Skeldar-Sweden.html | publisher = Jane's}}.</ref>

==Design==
The Skeldar V-200 can take-off and land on an area of 15×15 meters. Take-off and landings can be made autonomously.

Skeldar V-200 is modular in the sense that payloads can be changed depending on the mission characteristics, for example it can be equipped with laser pointers, range finders, electro-optical & infrared (EO/IR) 3D mapping, a light cargo hook and SIGINT (Signals Intelligence).<ref name = "Saab tech specs">{{Citation | contribution = Technical specifications | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | title = Skeldar V-200 | publisher = Saab Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems}}</ref>

The Skeldar V-200 can be operated in both in land and naval operations, by 2–4 people. A UAS Control Station can be integrated into a ground-vehicle such as an APC or truck.<ref>{{Citation | contribution = Skeldar V-200 land | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned-Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/ | publisher = Saab | title = Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems}}.</ref>

For naval operations the control station can be integrated into a ship's normal operator consoles and combat management systems.<ref>{{Citation | contribution = Technical specifications | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_UAS_Control_Station/Technical_specifications/ | title = Skeldar UAS Control Station | publisher = Saab Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems}}.</ref>

In 2009 Saab partnered with [[Swiss UAV]] to jointly develop and market three VTOL (Vertical Take Off and Landing) designs: the Skeldar V-200 and Swiss UAV's [[Neo S-300]] and [[Koax X 240]]. The three systems can be controlled from a Saab common ground control station.<ref>{{Citation | title = Swiss pact expands Saab UAV portfolio | url = http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/05/20/326768/swiss-pact-expands-saab-uav-portfolio.html | newspaper = Flight global | date = May 20, 2009}}.</ref>

In the end of 2015 Saab partnered with UMS and created the company [[UMS Skeldar]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://saabgroup.com/media/news-press/news/2015-12/saab-and-ums-aero-group-ag-establish-new-strategic-partnership-for-unmanned-aerial-vehicles/.|title = Saab &#124; It´s a human right to feel safe}}</ref>

In September 2018, UMS Skeldar V-200B was selected by the [[German Navy]] for use on board [[Braunschweig-class corvette|K130 Braunschweig class]] [[corvette]]s.<ref>{{Citation | title =UMS Skeldar details V-200B development | url = https://www.janes.com/article/82713/ums-skeldar-details-v-200b-development | publisher = janes.com | date = September 4, 2018}}</ref>

The [[Royal Netherlands Navy]] and Belgian Navy Component will use the V-200 on their future [[City-class mine countermeasures vessel|MCMV]]'s (mine countermeasure vessels), of which the first will be operational in 2024.<ref>[https://marineschepen.nl/schepen/nieuwe-mijnenjagers-2025.html City- en Vlissingenklasse mijnenbestrijdingsvaartuigen (België en Nederland)], ''marineschepen.nl'', Jun 14, 2022.</ref>

==Operators==
;{{BEL}}
*[[Belgian Navy]]<ref name=ECA>{{cite web |url=https://www.belgium-naval-and-robotics.be/eca-group-selects-the-uav-skeldar-v-200-within-the-belgium-naval-robotics-mine-countermeasures-drones-system-for-the-belgian-and-royal-netherlands-navies/ |title=ECA Group selects the UAV SKELDAR V-200 within the Belgium Naval & Robotics mine countermeasures drones system for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navies |date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200810181457/https://www.belgium-naval-and-robotics.be/eca-group-selects-the-uav-skeldar-v-200-within-the-belgium-naval-robotics-mine-countermeasures-drones-system-for-the-belgian-and-royal-netherlands-navies/ |archive-date=10 August 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref name=UMS_ECA>{{cite web |url=https://umsskeldar.aero/eca-group-selects-the-uav-skeldar-v-200-within-the-belgium-naval-robotics-mine-countermeasures-drones-system-for-the-belgian-and-royal-netherlands-navies/ |title=ECA Group selects the UAV SKELDAR V-200 within the Belgium Naval & Robotics mine countermeasures drones system for the Belgian and Royal Netherlands Navies |date=8 July 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200811065551/https://umsskeldar.aero/eca-group-selects-the-uav-skeldar-v-200-within-the-belgium-naval-robotics-mine-countermeasures-drones-system-for-the-belgian-and-royal-netherlands-navies/ |archive-date=11 August 2020 |url-status=live}}</ref>
;{{CAN}}
*[[Royal Canadian Navy]] known as CU-176 Gargoyle in Canadian Service<ref>{{cite web|title=QinetiQ Wins C$51m Contract with the Canadian Armed Forces' Unmanned Aircraft System Service program|url=https://umsskeldar.aero/qinetiq-wins-51m-contract-with-the-canadian-armed-forces-unmanned-aircraft-system-service-program/|website=umsskeldar.aero|accessdate=22 May 2019}}{{Dead link|date=March 2023 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
;{{GER}}
*[[German Navy]]
**[[Marineflieger]]
;{{IDN}}
*[[Ministry of Defence (Indonesia)|Ministry of Defence]]<ref>{{cite web|title=Indonesian defence ministry becomes first Skeldar V-200 customer|url=http://navaltoday.com/2017/02/15/indonesian-defence-ministry-becomes-first-skeldar-v-200-customer/|website=Naval Today|accessdate=15 February 2017|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20170215121904/http://navaltoday.com/2017/02/15/indonesian-defence-ministry-becomes-first-skeldar-v-200-customer/|archivedate=15 February 2017|date=15 February 2017|url-status=dead}}</ref>
;{{NLD}}
*[[Royal Netherlands Navy]]<ref name=ECA/><ref name=UMS_ECA/>
;{{ESP}}
*[[Spanish Navy]] (on trials)

==Specifications (V-200)==
''Source:'' Saab Skeldar V-200 Technical specifications<ref>{{Citation | title = Skeldar V-200 land | publisher = Saab Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems| url = http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20120301001957/http://www.saabgroup.com/en/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/Technical_specifications/ | url-status = dead |archive-date=1 March 2012}}.</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://umsskeldar.aero/v-200-skeldar/ |title=V-200 Skeldar |publisher=UMS Skeldar|archive-url=https://archive.today/20220405215722/https://umsskeldar.aero/v-200-skeldar/ |archive-date=5 April 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

'''Length:''' {{cvt|4.031|m}}<br />
'''Width:''' {{cvt|1.2|m}}<br />
'''Height:''' {{cvt|1.3|m}}<br />
'''Main Rotor Diameter:''' {{cvt|4.6|m}}<br />
'''Max takeoff weight:''' {{cvt|245|kg}}<br />
'''Max takeoff altitude:''' {{cvt|2400|m}}<br>
'''Payload:''' {{cvt|40|kg}}

'''Maximum speed:''' {{cvt|140|km/h}}<br>
'''Mission radius:''' {{cvt|100|km}}<br>
'''Endurance:''' +6 hours <br>
'''Power rating:''' {{cvt|55|hp}}<br>
'''Service ceiling:''' {{cvt|3000|m}}<br>
'''Takeoff preparation time:''' <15 min

==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Saab Skeldar}}

* [https://umsskeldar.aero/v-200-skeldar/ V-200 web page on company site]
* {{Citation | contribution-url = https://www.youtube.com/user/SaabGroup#p/c/9446EA71BC56AED6/8/KhEY6upuXZ8 | contribution = Skeldar V-150 | title = YouTube | type = video | publisher = Google}}.
* {{Citation | contribution-url = http://www.saabgroup.com/Air/Airborne-Solutions/Unmanned_Aerial_Systems/Skeldar_V-200_Land/ | contribution = Skeldar V-200 land | type = official product page | title = Airborne Solutions Unmanned Aerial Systems | publisher = Saab}}.
* {{citation |url=https://umsskeldar.aero/wp-content/uploads/v-150-brochure-FINAL-WWW.pdf |title=Skeldar V-150 Versatile, Multi-role & Mission Ready Unmanned Aircraft System |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405231934/https://umsskeldar.aero/wp-content/uploads/v-150-brochure-FINAL-WWW.pdf |archive-date=2022-04-05 |url-status=live}}
* {{citation |url=https://umsskeldar.aero/wp-content/uploads/v-200-brochure-FINAL-WWW.pdf |title=Skeldar V-200 Multi-Purpose Unmanned VTOL System |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220405231914/https://umsskeldar.aero/wp-content/uploads/v-200-brochure-FINAL-WWW.pdf |archive-date=2022-04-05 |url-status=live}}


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