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Irkut-10 (Иркут-10)

Irkut Corporation · Russia

Tactical reconnaissance UAV used by Russian Border Guards and agencies. Catapult-launched, parachute recovery, ~15 min setup. Composite airframe, modular payloads. Endurance ~2.5 h, range up to ~70 km.

CountryRussia
SubtypeTactical fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV
Roletactical ISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationTactical/mini UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, border patrol, monitoring
Datalinkreal-time imagery downlink
OperatorsRussian Border Guard, Russian agencies
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionElectric/piston
Range (km)70
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodcatapult
Autonomy levelremotely piloted with autopilot
Endurance (min)150
Recovery methodparachute
Year introduced2009
Standard sensorsEO camera, thermal imager
Production statusIn service
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
PropulsionElectric (LiPo / Li-ion), ICE – petrol
Range / enduranceShort range (50–150 km)
Signature / detectabilityRF-emitting
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass I – Mini (2–20 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/irkut10.html