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.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | MALE UAV (concept) |
| Role | ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | MALE |
| Classification | MALE UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, patrol, aerial photography, monitoring |
| Variants | Kaira-1, Kaira-2 |
| MTOW (kg) | 1500 |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Internal combustion engine, pusher propeller |
| Range (km) | 4000 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | runway |
| Autonomy level | remotely piloted with autonomous flight modes |
| Endurance (min) | 2100 |
| Recovery method | runway |
| Standard sensors | electro-optical/infrared, aerial camera |
| Production status | Concept/development |