Refined variant of the ZALA 421-08 micro flying-wing reconnaissance UAV with a lightweight airframe (<2 kg) and silent electric pusher propulsion for low-acoustic short-range surveillance. Hand/catapult-launched, parachute-recovered.
| 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, fire correction |
| Datalink | radio (up to 25 km), GPS/GLONASS |
| Variants | ZALA 421-08, ZALA 421-08F |
| MTOW (kg) | 2.5 |
| Operators | Russia |
| Frame type | Flying wing |
| Length (m) | 0.41 |
| Propulsion | electric pusher propeller (silent) |
| Range (km) | 25 |
| Wingspan (m) | 0.81 |
| Combat-proven | Yes |
| Export status | offered for export (IDEX 2015) |
| Launch method | hand launch, elastic catapult |
| Autonomy level | semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 90 |
| Recovery method | parachute |
| Year introduced | 2015 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 125 |
| Standard sensors | 10MP EO camera (interchangeable), IR module |
| Production status | in service |
| Combat radius (km) | 25 |
| Notable engagements | Front-line reconnaissance in Ukraine |
| 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) |