Russian short-range reconnaissance flying-wing UAV (military variant Eleron-3SV) made by ENICS, in service with the Russian Armed Forces and widely encountered in the Russo-Ukrainian war. Hand/catapult-launched, parachute recovery.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Short-range reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | Reconnaissance / ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Class I |
| Classification | Class I (mini/short-range UAV) |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Target designation, Radio relay |
| Datalink | Radio command link (~25 km) |
| Variants | Eleron-3, Eleron-3SV, Eleron-3SW |
| MTOW (kg) | 4.9 |
| Operators | Russian Armed Forces |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 25 |
| Wingspan (m) | 1.47 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Launch method | Hand/catapult |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint |
| Endurance (min) | 90 |
| Recovery method | Parachute |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Max payload (kg) | 0.6 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 120 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR camera |
| Production status | In service |
| Notable engagements | Multiple Eleron-3SV downed/captured by Ukrainian forces |
| Service ceiling (m) | 3500 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |