Variant within the ZALA 421-08 micro flying-wing reconnaissance family (Cyrillic 'Ф'/'F' sub-index). Small hand/catapult-launched, parachute-recovered electric ISR drone for short-range front-line surveillance.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Hand-launched flying-wing micro UAV |
| Role | front-line tactical ISR |
| Russian-made | true |
| Classification | Class I micro UAV |
| Mission | reconnaissance, surveillance, target designation |
| Datalink | radio, GPS/GLONASS |
| Variants | ZALA 421-08, ZALA 421-08M |
| MTOW (kg) | 2.5 |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Length (m) | 0.41 |
| Propulsion | electric pusher propeller |
| Range (km) | 15 |
| Wingspan (m) | 0.81 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | limited |
| Launch method | hand launch, elastic catapult |
| Autonomy level | semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 90 |
| Recovery method | parachute |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 125 |
| Standard sensors | EO camera, IR module |
| Production status | in service |
| Combat radius (km) | 15 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 2000 |
| Conflicts deployed in | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR, Target acquisition |
| 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, RF-emitting |
| Speed regime | Medium (50–150 km/h) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class I – Mini (2–20 kg), FAA <25 kg (Part 107) |