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Irkut-DA42 (Иркут-DA42)

Russia

Optionally-piloted/unmanned ISR system based on the Austrian Diamond DA42 Twin Star, per a MAKS-2005 Diamond/Irkut contract. Equipped with the SON-112 gyro-stabilized optical surveillance system for civil/remote-sensing surveys.

CountryRussia
SubtypeOptionally-piloted ISR aircraft (Diamond DA42-based)
RoleISR / remote sensing
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationOptionally-piloted aircraft / large UAV
Missionremote sensing, surveillance, mapping, monitoring
Variantsmanned / unmanned / optionally-piloted
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionTwin piston/diesel engines
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodrunway takeoff
Autonomy leveloptionally piloted
Recovery methodrunway landing
Standard sensorsSON-112 gyro-stabilized EO system
Production statusDeveloped (mid-2000s)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.