The Kronshtadt Sirius is a Russian heavy twin-turboprop reconnaissance-strike UAV, a larger development of the Orion first shown as a model at MAKS-2019 and flight-tested around 2022. It is designed to carry guided and unguided bombs and missiles such as KAB-100 and FAB-100.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Heavy MALE reconnaissance/strike UAV |
| Role | ISR / strike |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Group 5 (heavy MALE) |
| Classification | Heavy MALE UCAV |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Strike, Surveillance |
| Datalink | Radio / satellite data link |
| Variants | Sirius (developed from Orion) |
| MTOW (kg) | 2500 |
| Operators | Russia (testing) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 9 |
| Propulsion | Twin turboprop engines |
| Wingspan (m) | 20 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Offered for export |
| Launch method | Runway (conventional takeoff) |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 1200 |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Max payload (kg) | 450 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 180 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR gimbal, SAR, Laser designator |
| Production status | Flight testing / limited production |
| Service ceiling (m) | 7000 |