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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
Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions.