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Korsar (Корсар)

KB Luch (part of Vega Concern / Rostec) · Russia

Russian short-range reconnaissance UAV for aerial recon, photography, patrol and environmental monitoring up to ~120-200 km from the GCS; twin-boom pusher layout, 50 hp engine. In service and used in Ukraine; strike role envisioned.

CountryRussia
SubtypeTactical/short-range reconnaissance UAV
RoleISR (strike-capable planned)
Russian-madetrue
Classtactical
ClassificationTactical short-range UAV
Missionreconnaissance, aerial photography, patrol, environmental monitoring, strike (planned)
Datalinkcommand/data radio line up to ~200 km
MTOW (kg)200
OperatorsRussian Armed Forces
Frame typeFixed-wing
Length (m)4.2
Propulsion50 hp piston engine, pusher propeller
Range (km)120
Wingspan (m)6.5
Combat-provenYes
Launch methodrunway
Autonomy levelremotely piloted with autonomous waypoint flight
Endurance (min)600
Recovery methodrunway
Year introduced2019
Max speed (km/h)150
Standard sensorselectro-optical/infrared gimbal, hyperspectral
Production statusIn service / low-rate production
Combat radius (km)120
Notable engagementsUsed by Russian forces in Ukraine (2023)
Service ceiling (m)5100
Conflicts deployed inRusso-Ukrainian War
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: kb-lutch.ru