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A-4K Albatros (А-4К Альбатрос)

KB Vzlyot · Russia

Light reconnaissance UAV of the A-4 'Albatros' family developed by KB Vzlyot; design began in 1998. The A-4K variant introduced an operator-commanded (manual) parachute landing system.

CountryRussia
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeLight reconnaissance UAV
Rolereconnaissance
Russian-madetrue
ClassTactical/Light
ClassificationLight/tactical reconnaissance UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance
VariantsA-4 Albatros, A-4K
OperatorsRussia
Frame typeFixed-wing
Propulsionpiston engine
Autonomy levelsemi-autonomous
Recovery methodparachute (operator-initiated)
Year introduced1998
Standard sensorsEO camera
Production statusprototype/limited
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.