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词条 Seabird Seeker
释义

  1. Operational history

  2. Variants

  3. Operators

     Civil  Military 

  4. Specifications (Seabird Seeker ER SB7L-360A)

  5. References

     Notes  Bibliography 

  6. External links

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The Seabird Seeker (SB7L-360 Seeker 2) is a light observation aircraft built by Seeker Aviation Australia and Seabird Aviation Jordan. It is powered by a Lycoming O-360 engine. The company markets the aircraft as a low cost alternative to observation helicopters for the military and civilian sectors. It can be used in roles such as pipeline inspection, coast watch, environmental duties, aerial photography and security. Its configuration closely resembles that of the Republic RC-3 Seabee of 1946-'47.

The Seabird Seeker has had some export success, and is operated by the new (post 2003 invasion) Iraqi Air Force.

Operational history

Two SB7L-360A Seekers were purchased by the United States in 2004 in response to an initial requirement for eight fixed wing observation aircraft to equip the new Iraqi Air Force under the command of the Coalition Provisional Authority. The aircraft were received into service on 29 July from Seabird Aviation Jordan, and from 7 August Iraqi pilots received initial training on the Seekers.[1] The two aircraft were airlifted by the United States Air Force to Basrah Airport on 18 August. The post-invasion IqAF's first flying squadron, No. 70 Reconnaissance Squadron was raised to operate the Seekers[2] on patrol missions to monitor critical infrastructure such as oil pipelines and electricity transmission assets, as well as national borders. Initial missions saw coalition personnel accompany Iraqi pilots in a training capacity. On September 15, the Iraqi Air Force flew its first solo mission, crewed by two Iraqi pilots to provide intelligence on an oil pipeline spill.[2] Although further procurement of the type did not eventuate after the selection of the SAMA CH2000, Seekers YI-101 and YI-102 continued to operate throughout the conflict successfully, providing capabilities, including real-time feeds of observations to ground forces, night surveillance and carrying digital video equipment to assist with target identification. The Seekers remained in service when the squadron relocated to Talil Air Base in 2010.[3]

Variants

SB7L-235

Initial prototype equipped with Lycoming O-235. Only one aircraft built.

SB7L-360A

Lycoming O-360 powered production variant.

SB7L-360A-2

Lycoming IO-390 210 hp variant[4]

SB7L-360A-3 ROAMES

Short for Remote Observation Automated Modelling Economic Simulation. Two Lycoming IO-390-A1B6 powered variants built for Ergon Energy featuring upgraded avionics, Garmin G500 EFIS cockpit. The aircraft is capable of fully automated flight, with the pilot able to intervene at any time. Marketed by Seabird as a transitional "optionally piloted" aircraft as an alternative to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.[5]

Operators

Civil

{{AUS}}
  • Ergon Energy - Two Seeker ROAMES variants used for geospatial modeling.[6]
{{GHA}}
  • Ghana Police Service - Believed{{by whom|date=April 2017}} to operate 4 Seekers acquired from South Africa.[7]
{{RSA}}
  • South African National Parks - A Seeker aircraft is used to patrol the Krueger National Park to prevent Rhinoceros poaching.[8]
{{USA}}
  • New Mexico State Police - Seeker Aircraft America donated one aircraft for law enforcement duties. As of 2014, under the agreement, this Seeker is used to demonstrate real-world applications to potential buyers.[9]

Military

{{IRQ}}
  • Iraqi Air Force - Two units delivered in 2004 [10]
{{JOR}}
  • Royal Jordanian Air Force - 6 Seekers operated in reconnaissance role.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
{{TZA}}
  • Tanzania Air Force Command - An unconfirmed number of Seekers (believed to be between 1 and 4) are operated by the Tanzania Air Force Command. The aircraft are equipped with an electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensor turret for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions.[11]
{{YEM}}
  • Yemeni Border Guards - Acquisition of 12 Seekers as part of an assistance package from the United States, used for border protection duties to prevent drug and arms smuggling, as well as illegal border crossings by terrorist militants.[12]

Specifications (Seabird Seeker ER SB7L-360A)

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References

Notes

1. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/iraq/sb7l-360.htm|title=SB7L-360 Seeker|publisher=GlobalSecurity.org|access-date=26 April 2015}}
2. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1218374/posts|title=Iraqi Air Force Conducts First Solo Operational Mission|author=Zabaldo, J|publisher=Multinational Security Transition Command, Iraq|date=16 August 2004}}
3. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.scramble.nl/orbats/iraq/airforce|title=Iraqi Air Force|publisher=Scramble - Dutch Aviation Society|accessdate=26 April 2015}}
4. ^{{cite web|title=Seeker Aircraft Delivers First SB7L-360A2|url=http://www.avweb.com/press-releases/572.html| access-date=3 April 2014}}
5. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.theaustralian.com.au/business/aviation/seabird-aviation-upgrades-as-it-seeks-a-higher-profile/story-e6frg95x-1226011542472|title=Seabird Aviation upgrades as it seeks a higher profile|author=Creedy S|publisher=The Australian|date=25 February 2011|access-date=26 April 2015}}
6. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.australianflying.com.au/image-gallery/seabird-aviation-roames-seeker-for-ergon-energy|title=Seabird Aviation ROAMES Seeker for Ergon Energy|publisher=Australian Flying|access-date=26 April 2015|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120323154727/http://www.australianflying.com.au/image-gallery/seabird-aviation-roames-seeker-for-ergon-energy|archivedate=23 March 2012|df=}}
7. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=37480:tanzania-flying-seeker-observation-aircraft&catid=35:Aerospace|title=Tanzania flying Seeker observation aircraft|publisher=defenceWeb|date=4 December 2012}}
8. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.defenceweb.co.za/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=28746:paramount-donates-aircraft-to-combat-rhino-poaching&catid=35:Aerospace&Itemid=107|title=Paramount donates aircraft to combat rhino poaching|publisher=defenceWeb|date=12 January 2015|access-date=26 April 2015}}
9. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.csiaviation.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Seeker-America-acquires-Seabird-Aviation.pdf|title=Seeker America acquires Seabird Aviation|publisher=General Aviation News|date=30 April 2014}}
10. ^1 {{cite web|url=http://www.milavia.net/airforces/iraq/iqaf.htm|title=(New) Iraqi Air Force (IqAF) and Iraqi Army Air Corps|publisher=MILAVIA |date=11 February 2013|access-date=26 April 2015}}
11. ^{{cite web|url=http://www.janes.com/article/47663/tanzania-shown-to-be-operating-seabird-seeker-isr-aircraft|title=Tanzania shown to be operating Seabird Seeker ISR aircraft|author1=Jennings, G|author2=Peacock, L|publisher=IHS Jane's Defence Weekly|date=7 January 2015|access-date=26 April 2015}}
12. ^{{cite web|url=http://aviationweek.com/awin/us-boosts-counterterror-ops-yemen|title=U.S. Boosts Counterterror Ops In Yemen|author=Coombes, C|publisher=Aviation Week & Space Technology|date=9 September 2013|access-date=26 April 2015}}
13. ^Taylor 1996, p. 381

Bibliography

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  • {{cite book |last=Taylor |first= Michael J. H.|authorlink= |coauthors= |title= Brassey's World Aircraft & Systems Directory|year=1996 |publisher= Brassey's|location= London, England |isbn=1-85753-198-1|pages=}}
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External links

{{commons category|Seabird Seeker}}
  • Company website
  • Seabird Seeker ER SB7L-360A 2007 Information pack{{dead link|date=March 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  • {{cite news |url= http://aviationweek.com/business-aviation/helicopter-wings-aims-surveillance-market |title= ‘Helicopter With Wings’ Aims For Surveillance Market |date= Sep 22, 2017 |author= William Garvey |work= Aviation Week & Space Technology}}

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