The 'Dan' family of jet-powered aerial target drones was developed by OKB Sokol (Kazan), Russia, to simulate cruise missiles and aircraft for air-defence training; the modern Dan-M was repurposed as a kamikaze strike drone used against Ukraine from May 2025. A specific 'Dan-2' variant could not be precisely confirmed, but the Dan target-drone family is unambiguously Russian-origin.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Target drones |
| Subtype | Jet-powered aerial target drone |
| Role | Aerial target / repurposed loitering strike |
| Russian-made | true |
| Classification | Aerial target drone (repurposed strike) |
| Mission | Air-defence target training, Strike (repurposed Dan-M) |
| Variants | Dan; Dan-M |
| MTOW (kg) | 395 |
| Operators | Russian Armed Forces |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 4.6 |
| Propulsion | Turbojet (MGTD-125E ~125 kgf, on Dan-M); booster-assisted launch |
| Wingspan (m) | 2.7 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | Marketed via Rosoboronexport (target system) |
| Launch method | Booster-assisted ground launch, Air launch (Mi-8) for Dan-M strike use |
| Autonomy level | Pre-programmed flight / guided strike |
| Endurance (min) | 40 |
| Recovery method | Parachute (target role), None (strike role) |
| Year introduced | 1990 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 744 |
| Standard sensors | GLONASS/INS guidance (strike variant) |
| Production status | In production / in use |
| Notable engagements | Dan-M used to strike Ukrainian cities and deplete air-defence stocks from May 2025 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 9000 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War (Dan-M as strike drone, 2025) |