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Orlan-50 (Орлан-50)

Russia

Russian multipurpose fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV by the Special Technology Center (STC) of St. Petersburg. Carries a high-resolution EO camera for tactical intelligence, observation and patrol. Reported speeds up to ~150 km/h and range on the order of 120 km.

CountryRussia
SubtypeISR UAV
RoleReconnaissance
Russian-madetrue
ClassTactical
ClassificationMilitary ISR UAV
MissionISR, Reconnaissance, Surveillance, Patrol
OperatorsRussian Armed Forces
Frame typeFixed-wing
PropulsionPiston/ICE
Range (km)120
Launch methodCatapult
Autonomy levelRemotely piloted
Recovery methodParachute
Max speed (km/h)150
Standard sensorsEO/IR camera
Production statusIn service
Conflicts deployed inRusso-Ukrainian War
Airframe / lift typeFixed-wing
Control / autonomy levelRC line-of-sight – VLOS
DomainAerial (UAV/UAS)
Mission / use case – militaryISR
Origin / supply chainMilitary-grade
PropulsionICE – petrol
Range / enduranceShort range (50–150 km)
Speed regimeHigh (150–400 km/h)
Threat vectorSurveillance / reconnaissance
Weight / classClass II – Tactical (150–600 kg)
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.