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Kaira-1 (Кайра-1)

RTI Aerospace Systems · Russia

Russian MALE UAV concept with high-aspect-ratio wing and twin-boom layout, for air/ground reconnaissance, observation, patrol and aerial photography incl. Arctic shelf monitoring. Civil variant ~1.5 t.

CountryRussia
SubtypeMALE UAV (concept)
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassMALE
ClassificationMALE UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, patrol, aerial photography, monitoring
VariantsKaira-1, Kaira-2
MTOW (kg)1500
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionInternal combustion engine, pusher propeller
Range (km)4000
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodrunway
Autonomy levelremotely piloted with autonomous flight modes
Endurance (min)2100
Recovery methodrunway
Standard sensorselectro-optical/infrared, aerial camera
Production statusConcept/development
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.