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Irkut-850 (Иркут-850)

Russia

Remote-sensing complex based on optionally-piloted Stemme motor-gliders, for real-time 3D thermal, TV and radar imagery. Two optionally-piloted gliders with a control station; flies with or without crew. ~860 kg, ~12 h endurance, range up to ~200 km.

CountryRussia
SubtypeOptionally-piloted remote-sensing aircraft (Stemme-based)
RoleISR / remote sensing
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationOptionally-piloted aircraft / large UAV
Missionremote sensing, surveillance, mapping, monitoring
Datalinkreal-time imagery downlink
Variantsmanned / unmanned (optionally piloted)
MTOW (kg)860
OperatorsRussia
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston engine
Range (km)200
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodrunway takeoff
Autonomy leveloptionally piloted
Endurance (min)720
Recovery methodrunway landing
Standard sensorsthermal imager, TV camera, radar
Production statusDeveloped (mid-2000s)
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: www.ruvsa.com/catalog/irkut_850