Preparing for manned flight The S15 PATROLLER can be operated with a pilot on board or in the  dual mode^®  version it can also fly missions in automatic mode as an UAV. Note special air-intake for hot environ- ments. Tricycle landing gear Retractable, hydraulically operated, with steerable nose wheel. 2 m wheel track and 2 m wheel base with wide tires for comfortable taxiing, stable takeoff and landing allows operation from rough and soft airfield and with strong crosswind component. Mission Features The S15 is an Utility Platform with the characteristics of a 1t MTOW MALE aircraft build and operated in accordance with EASA regulation CS22. With Sensors installed at the cockpit section a piloted S15 can be operated as a single- seater (S15 R22-1) or when installed at under-wing pods as a two-seater (S15 R22-2). dual mode^® Capability The S15 Utility Platform can be equipped with an advanced automatic Flight Control System to be operated in manned as well as in unmanned mode = dual mode^®. The aircraft is operated with a pilot for special tasks, deployment, training and check flights after maintenance or in unmanned mode for routine missions or dangerous operations. When fitted with the dual mode^® system, the S15 is a single seat aircraft. Power plant Turbo charged ROTAX 914 F (115 hp) engine with high altitude electric booster, four cylinder, double ignition and double carburetors. Computerized monitoring and check system, temperature control of oil and liquid cooling circuit. Three-blade constant speed Muehlbauer propeller with electronic RPM-control for maximum thrust over the whole range of operation. Modular structure The aircraft is build from modules, separately certified, which can be modified to carry sensors or equipment. STEMME S15 Utility Platform R22 ◄ back to aerial platforms more information ►