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NELK-V8 (НЕЛК-В8)

Russia

Experimental Russian VTOL UAV by NELK using a low-temperature hydrogen fuel-cell power plant to extend flight duration (6-8x increase demonstrated; flight time up to ~5 hours).

CountryRussia
SubtypeVTOL UAV (hydrogen fuel-cell demonstrator)
RoleISR / technology demonstrator
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationExperimental VTOL UAV
Missionreconnaissance, surveillance, technology demonstration
OperatorsRussia
Frame typeVTOL hybrid
PropulsionHydrogen fuel-cell (low-temperature PEM) electric
Combat-provenNo
Launch methodvertical takeoff
Endurance (min)300
Recovery methodvertical landing
Production statusExperimental/prototype
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: nelk.ru