Russian small short-range aircraft-type UAV; catapult-launched, ~4-5 kg, ~1.5 h endurance, ~25 km range. Lastochka-M variant drops adapted 43 mm grenades. Debuted at Zapad-2021; used combatively in Ukraine from 2022.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Light short-range strike/recon UAV |
| Role | ISR / light strike |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | mini/short-range |
| Classification | Light/short-range UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, strike, surveillance |
| Datalink | radio command/video link |
| Variants | Lastochka, Lastochka-M |
| MTOW (kg) | 5 |
| Operators | Russian Armed Forces |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Electric, tractor propeller |
| Range (km) | 25 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2.6 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Launch method | catapult |
| Autonomy level | remotely piloted |
| Endurance (min) | 90 |
| Recovery method | parachute / belly landing |
| Year introduced | 2021 |
| Standard sensors | electro-optical camera |
| Production status | In service / used in combat |
| Combat radius (km) | 25 |
| Notable engagements | Public use at Zapad-2021; combat use of Lastochka-M in Ukraine from 2022 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | RC line-of-sight – VLOS |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – small, RF-emitting |
| Strike depth / operational role | Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |