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Gaidamaka M-49 (Гайдамака М-49)

NPTs 'Virazh', National Aviation University (NAU) · Ukraine

Ukrainian multifunctional tactical-reconnaissance UAV with a kamikaze capability, developed at NAU's 'Virazh' UAV center in November 2015. Backpack-portable; can carry up to 2 kg of explosive as a one-way strike drone.

CountryUkraine
SubtypeTactical reconnaissance / loitering munition UAV
RoleReconnaissance / loitering strike
ClassificationMini UAV / loitering munition
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, strike (kamikaze)
MTOW (kg)4
OperatorsUkraine
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)0.5
PropulsionElectric motor
Wingspan (m)0.82
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodhand-launch, launcher
Recovery methodexpendable (kamikaze)
Year introduced2015
Max payload (kg)2
Max speed (km/h)140
Standard sensorselectro-optical camera
Production statusPrototype / development
Service ceiling (m)2000
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR, Loitering munition (one-way attack)
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion)
Signature / detectabilityRCS – small
Speed regimeMedium (50–150 km/h)
Strike depth / operational roleMiddle strike (20–150 km, operational rear: logistics, artillery, EW, C2)
Threat vectorKinetic – loitering munition, Surveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.