Heavy multi-purpose Russian UAV by Antigrad-Avia. High-wing with twin engine nacelles and butterfly tail; foldable outer wings/tail. Catapult-launched, parachute-recovered, operating 300-350 km from the GCS. A primary role is weather modification (cloud seeding) via 20+ cartridges seeding precipitation over ~1,500 km2.
| Country | Russia |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Heavy multi-purpose UAV (weather modification / multirole) |
| Role | weather modification / multirole |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Heavy/MALE-class |
| Classification | Heavy UAV |
| Mission | weather modification / cloud seeding, reconnaissance, patrol, observation |
| Datalink | programmed/autonomous with in-flight correction |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | 2 x RPD-317 piston engines, ~90 hp each |
| Range (km) | 350 |
| Launch method | catapult |
| Autonomy level | autonomous (pre-programmed, correctable) |
| Recovery method | parachute |
| Standard sensors | EO payload |
| Production status | prototype/limited |