Soviet/Russian experimental fixed-wing remotely piloted reconnaissance and survey aircraft by OSKBES MAI, derived from the manned light aircraft 'Elf'. All-metal low-wing with pusher propeller and a radio-transparent nose radome for forward reconnaissance/radar. First flew 1979; two built, no series production.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | Reconnaissance |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Tactical |
| Classification | Experimental tactical reconnaissance UAV / RPV |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Survey, Research/testbed |
| Datalink | Radio/TV command link ('Distantsia' program) |
| Variants | Derived from manned 'Elf' |
| Notable partners | Moscow Aviation Institute (MAI); NII AS DPLA |
| MTOW (kg) | 360 |
| Operators | Soviet Union (experimental) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 5.4 |
| Propulsion | Piston/ICE |
| Range (km) | 120 |
| Wingspan (m) | 5.86 |
| Export status | Not exported |
| Launch method | Runway |
| Autonomy level | Remotely piloted |
| Recovery method | Runway |
| Year introduced | 1979 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 195 |
| Standard sensors | TV camera, Radar (provision) |
| Production status | Prototype |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – civil | Research, Survey / mapping |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | ICE – petrol |
| Range / endurance | Short range (50–150 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – medium, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | High (150–400 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class II – Tactical (150–600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |