Russian multirole MALE UAV by RTI Aerospace, based on the 'Kaira' concept. Reported endurance up to 35 hours in any climate including the Arctic. Announced heavy multirole platform; prototype/first flight projected for 2016-2017.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | MALE multirole UAV |
| Role | multirole ISR/strike |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | MALE |
| Classification | MALE / heavy UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, patrol, strike (positioned) |
| Variants | Kaira (basis) |
| MTOW (kg) | 2000 |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Range (km) | 750 |
| Autonomy level | autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 2100 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 150 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR |
| Production status | development/concept |
| Service ceiling (m) | 6100 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Fully autonomous (human-off-the-loop, AI-navigated) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Range / endurance | Long endurance (>24 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – MALE (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |