Belarusian twin-boom fixed-wing UAV reported as the first UCAV in service with the Belarus armed forces. Performs reconnaissance and precision strike; can carry EO/IR sensors and reportedly S-8 80mm rockets or munition sub-drones.
| Country | Belarus |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Fixed-wing reconnaissance-strike UAV |
| Role | Reconnaissance-strike |
| Classification | Tactical / medium UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, strike |
| Variants | Burevestnik, Burevestnik-MB |
| MTOW (kg) | 400 |
| Operators | Belarus |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Piston engine |
| Range (km) | 290 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Belarus domestic; displayed MAKS 2017 |
| Launch method | runway/conventional |
| Autonomy level | Autopilot with GPS/GLONASS |
| Endurance (min) | 600 |
| Recovery method | runway/conventional |
| Year introduced | 2017 |
| Max payload (kg) | 60 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 220 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, IR camera |
| Production status | In service (Belarus) |
| Service ceiling (m) | 5000 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – medium |
| 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 II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |