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NELK-V12 (НЕЛК-В12)

Russia

Russian multi-purpose VTOL UAV by NELK in a hexacopter configuration with six brushless motors. For surveillance, reconnaissance, patrol and aerial photography; can operate tethered from a ground power unit for very long endurance (~72 h tethered).

CountryRussia
SubtypeVTOL multirotor UAV (tethered/extended endurance)
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationTactical VTOL multirotor UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, patrol, special operations, aerial photography
OperatorsRussia
Frame typeVTOL hybrid
PropulsionSix electric brushless motors (battery/fuel-cell; tethered option)
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodvertical takeoff
Endurance (min)4320
Recovery methodvertical landing
Standard sensorsEO camera, thermal imager
Production statusCatalogue/limited production
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: nelk.ru