The Tachyon (Takhion) is a Russian mini reconnaissance UAV by Izhmash - Unmanned Systems (Kalashnikov Concern), introduced in 2012, with a flying-wing design. It has a ~2 m wingspan, ~7 kg takeoff weight, 2 h endurance, 100 km/h speed, 4,000 m ceiling and ~40 km range.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Mini reconnaissance UAV |
| Role | Mini ISR / relay |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Class I |
| Classification | Mini (Class I) |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, Communications relay |
| MTOW (kg) | 7 |
| Operators | Russian Armed Forces |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Propulsion | Electric, nose-mounted twin-blade propeller |
| Range (km) | 40 |
| Wingspan (m) | 2 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Launch method | Catapult |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous waypoint navigation |
| Endurance (min) | 120 |
| Recovery method | Parachute |
| Year introduced | 2012 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 100 |
| Standard sensors | TV camera, IR camera, Photo camera (interchangeable) |
| Production status | In service |
| Combat radius (km) | 40 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 4000 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Waypoint / GPS-guided |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Comms relay, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Electric (LiPo / Li-ion) |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | GNSS-dependent, 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) |