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GrANT (ГрАНТ)

NPKC Novik (Novik-XXI Vek) / Kyshtym Radio Plant · Russia

Light fixed-wing reconnaissance/observation UAV developed 2000-2001 by NPC Novik with the Kyshtym Radio Plant as an alternative to the Stroi-P/Pchela complex. For TV observation of terrain and photo reconnaissance.

CountryRussia
SubtypeLight tactical reconnaissance UAV
RoleReconnaissance / observation
Russian-madetrue
ClassClass I (tactical)
ClassificationTactical recon UAV
Missionreconnaissance, TV observation, photo reconnaissance, patrol
DatalinkRadio datalink (LOS up to ~70 km)
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston engine
Range (km)70
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodcatapult
Autonomy levelRemotely operated / programmed
Recovery methodparachute
Year introduced2001
Standard sensorsTV camera, photo camera
Production statusLimited / prototype-era
Combat radius (km)150
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelRC line-of-sight – VLOS, Waypoint / GPS-guided
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionICE – petrol
Range / enduranceShort range (50–150 km)
Signature / detectabilityRF-emitting
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Small (20–150 kg)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.airwar.ru/enc/bpla/grant.html