UAV · Reconnaissance UAV
SHARK-M
UkrSpecSystems · Ukraine
Autonomous fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV (evolution of the Shark) with up to ~7 h endurance and communication range up to 180 km; carries gyro-stabilized EO/IR payloads and can act as a signal repeater for strike drones, with enhanced EW resistance.
| Country | Ukraine |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | ISR |
| Class | Small |
| Mission | ISR, Comms relay |
| MTOW (kg) | 14.5 |
| Operators | Ukraine |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Electric |
| Range (km) | 180 |
| Power source | Battery |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Launch method | Catapult |
| Endurance (min) | 420 |
| Recovery method | Parachute |
| Max speed (km/h) | 130 |
| Production status | In production |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Comms relay, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Medium range (150–650 km) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – small |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Mothership / relay (carrier drone launching FPVs or extending link range) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: ukrspecsystems.com/drones/shark-m-uas