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Izhmash (Kalashnikov Group) · Russia

Russian hand-launched short-range mini reconnaissance UAV by Izhmash (Kalashnikov Group). Plastic body and light coloring reduce radar/visual signature; used by airborne and intelligence units.

CountryRussia
SubcategoryFixed-wing
SubtypeFixed-wing
RoleShort-range reconnaissance
Russian-madetrue
ClassMini
ClassificationMilitary
MissionReconnaissance, Surveillance
MTOW (kg)2.4
OperatorsRussian Armed Forces (airborne & intelligence units)
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionElectric
Range (km)10
Combat-provenUnknown
Export statusNot exported
Launch methodHand-launched
Autonomy levelRemotely piloted
Year introduced2011
Standard sensorsElectro-optical video camera
Production statusIn service
Combat radius (km)10
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelRC line-of-sight – VLOS
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion)
Range / enduranceClose range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs)
Signature / detectabilityRCS – small
Threat vectorSurveillance / 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.