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A-3 Remez (А-3 Ремез)

KB Vzlyot · Russia

Light man-portable reconnaissance UAV developed by KB Vzlyot, derived from the earlier OKO-1 (1997). Canard ('duck') layout with a short elliptical fuselage and ringed pusher propeller. Transported in three 15 kg containers. Testing began 1999.

CountryRussia
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeLight reconnaissance UAV (man-portable)
Rolereconnaissance
Russian-madetrue
ClassMini
ClassificationLight/mini reconnaissance UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance
Datalinkreal-time data transmission
VariantsOKO-1 (predecessor)
MTOW (kg)9
OperatorsRussia
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionD-23 piston engine, ~2.5 hp
Range (km)20
Launch methodhand-launch
Autonomy levelsemi-autonomous
Endurance (min)120
Year introduced1999
Standard sensorsvideo camera, real-time data link
Production statusprototype/limited
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelSemi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop)
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionICE – petrol
Range / enduranceClose range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs)
Signature / detectabilityRCS – small
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.