Heavier Russian MALE UAV concept with ~20 m wingspan, internal-combustion pusher engine and modular payload bay, for long-duration monitoring incl. Arctic shelves. Companion project to Kaira-1.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | MALE UAV (concept) |
| Role | ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | MALE |
| Classification | MALE UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, monitoring, patrol |
| Variants | Kaira-1, Kaira-2 |
| MTOW (kg) | 1500 |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 7 |
| Propulsion | Internal combustion engine, pusher propeller |
| Wingspan (m) | 20.35 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | runway |
| Autonomy level | remotely piloted with autonomous flight modes |
| Endurance (min) | 2100 |
| Recovery method | runway |
| Max payload (kg) | 230 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 300 |
| Standard sensors | electro-optical/infrared, aerial camera |
| Production status | Concept/development |
| Service ceiling (m) | 8000 |