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ZALA 421-06

ZALA Aero Group (Kalashnikov Concern) · Russia

Coaxial contra-rotating rotor unmanned helicopter developed by ZALA Aero in 2007-2008 for VTOL ISR in urban and rugged terrain. Transferred to the Russian MVD in 2008.

CountryRussia
SubcategoryVTOL / Hybrid
SubtypeCoaxial helicopter UAV
RoleISR
Russian-madetrue
ClassificationVTOL UAV (rotary-wing)
Missionsurveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, monitoring
Datalinksecure digital, real-time video to 15 km
OperatorsRussia (MVD)
Frame typeHelicopter / single-rotor
Length (m)0.4
Propulsioninternal-combustion engine
Range (km)15
Combat-provenNo
Export statuslimited
Launch methodVTOL
Autonomy levelautonomous (programmed) and manual
Endurance (min)90
Recovery methodVTOL landing
Year introduced2008
Max speed (km/h)89
Standard sensorsEO color daytime camera, IR camera
Production statuslegacy/in service
Service ceiling (m)4000
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Review-stage catalogue data — specs corroborated from manufacturer and secondary sources; not for procurement decisions. Source: zala-aero.com