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ANNEX C

INFORMATION ON OBSERVATION AIRCRAFT

Pursuant to the provisions of Article V, paragraph 2 of the Treaty, States Parties, when designating aircraft as observation aircraft, shall notify all other States Parties of the information specified below.

1. Identification:

    (A) type and model; and

    (B) number, category, type and configuration of each sensor installed on the observation aircraft, as provided in accordance with the provisions of Annex B to the Treaty;

2. Mission Planning:

    (A) for each type and configuration of sensor installed on the observation aircraft:

      (1) for which ground resolution is dependent upon height above ground level, the height above ground level in metres at which that sensor achieves the ground resolution for that category of sensor specified in Article IV, paragraph 2 of the Treaty;

      (2) for which ground resolution is not dependent upon height above ground level, the altitude for maximum range;

    (B) optimum cruising speed in kilometres per hour at each altitude specified in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph;

    (C) fuel consumption in kilograms per hour at optimum cruising speed at each altitude specified in accordance with subparagraph (A) of this paragraph.

3. Navigation, Communications and Landing Aids:

    (A) each type of navigation equipment installed on the observation aircraft, including its positional accuracy, in metres; and

    (B) radio communications, approach and landing aid equipment installed on the observation aircraft, in accordance with standard ICAO practice.

4. Ground Handling:

    (A) length, wingspan, maximum height, wheel base, and turning radius;

    (B) maximum take-off weight and maximum landing weight;

    (C) airfield runway length and pavement strength required at maximum take-off and landing weights, including any capability for landing on unpaved strips;

    (D) types and capacities of fuel, oils, hydraulic fluid and oxygen;

    (E) types of electrical servicing and starting units; and

    (F) any special requirements.

5. Accommodation facilities:

    (A) number of flight crew;

    (B) number of sensor operators;

    (C) number of flight representatives, flight monitors or representatives who could be seated on board; and

    (D) sleeping berths.