Background: AAI's Shadow 200 is a lightweight, improved version of the Pioneer design. Four have been built and over 30 flights made. A variant, the Shadow 200-T, exchanges the original pusher engine for a more powerful puller engine mounted in the nose.
Characteristics:
| Length, ft | 11.2 | Wing Span, ft | 12.8 |
| Gross Weight, lbs | 320 | Payload Weight, lbs | 50 |
| Fuel Capacity, lbs | 35 | Fuel Type | AVGAS |
| Engine Make | UEL AR741 208cc | Power, hp | 38 |
| Structure | Aluminum/composite | ||
| Guidance | Navigation | BAE Systems NSU | |
| Data Link(s) | 5650-5850/420-450
up 5250-5450 dn |
Data Rate(s), kbps | 7.3 or 19.2 |
| Endurance, hrs | 6-8 | Radius, nm | 43 (link)/27 (omni) |
| Max Speed, kts | 115 | Stall Speed, kts | 55 |
| Altitude, ft | 15,000 | ||
| Takeoff Means | Conventional/catapult/RATO | ||
| Navigation | Preprogrammed
(points)/ autonomous/direct control |
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| Landing Means | Conventional/net/parachute | ||
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