Soviet/Russian tactical strike-reconnaissance jet UAV (Tu-300 Korshun-U) developed by Tupolev from 1982 (prototype flew 1991). Carries weapons under the fuselage for reconnaissance and destruction of ground targets. Recon ('Filin-1') and relay ('Filin-2') variants exist.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Tactical strike/reconnaissance UAV (jet) |
| Role | strike / ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | tactical/UCAV |
| Classification | Tactical strike-reconnaissance UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, strike, signals reconnaissance, relay |
| Variants | Korshun-U, Filin-1 (recon), Filin-2 (relay) |
| MTOW (kg) | 3000 |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Turbojet |
| Range (km) | 300 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | rocket-assisted / launcher |
| Autonomy level | programmed / remotely controlled |
| Recovery method | parachute |
| Max payload (kg) | 1000 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 950 |
| Standard sensors | reconnaissance payload |
| Production status | Prototype/frozen program |
| Combat radius (km) | 300 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS, Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, Comms relay, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large, RF-silent – pre-programmed |
| Speed regime | High-speed / jet (>400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Mothership / relay (carrier drone launching FPVs or extending link range), Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – Strike / Combat (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |