The Granat-2 is a Russian tactical reconnaissance UAV by Izhmash - Unmanned Systems, part of the Granat ISR family used by Russian Ground Forces. It is a small fixed-wing platform (~2 m wingspan, ~4 kg) carrying EO/IR/thermal payloads to ranges around 15 km.
| Country | Russia |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Tactical reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | Tactical ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Class I |
| Classification | Tactical (Class I) |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Observation, Patrol, Artillery correction |
| Variants | Granat-1; Granat-3; Granat-4 |
| MTOW (kg) | 4 |
| Operators | Russian Ground Forces |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 1.8 |
| Propulsion | Electric (propeller) |
| Range (km) | 15 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Launch method | Hand launch / bungee |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint navigation |
| Recovery method | Parachute |
| Standard sensors | Photo camera, Video camera, Thermal imager |
| Production status | In service |
| Combat radius (km) | 15 |
| Notable engagements | Recovered/documented in eastern Ukraine |
| Conflicts deployed in | War in Donbas; Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Target acquisition |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, RCS – small |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |