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Burevestnik-MB (Буревестник)

Physicotechnical Institute, NAN Belarus (FTI NAN) · Belarus

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.

CountryBelarus
SubtypeFixed-wing reconnaissance-strike UAV
RoleReconnaissance-strike
ClassificationTactical / medium UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, strike
VariantsBurevestnik, Burevestnik-MB
MTOW (kg)400
OperatorsBelarus
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston engine
Range (km)290
Combat-provenNo
Export statusBelarus domestic; displayed MAKS 2017
Launch methodrunway/conventional
Autonomy levelAutopilot with GPS/GLONASS
Endurance (min)600
Recovery methodrunway/conventional
Year introduced2017
Max payload (kg)60
Max speed (km/h)220
Standard sensorsEO camera, IR camera
Production statusIn service (Belarus)
Service ceiling (m)5000
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.