Lighter variant in Sukhoi's 'Zond' family focused on multispectral monitoring, ~2,000 kg MTOW (vs ~12,000 kg for Zond-1/2). Part of a dual-use family designed in 2014 for ISR, patrol and airspace/atmospheric monitoring.
| Country | Russia |
|---|---|
| Subtype | Long-endurance UAV concept (lighter variant) |
| Role | ISR / monitoring |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | MALE/HALE |
| Classification | Long-endurance UAV |
| Mission | Multispectral monitoring, Surveillance |
| Variants | Zond-1, Zond-2 |
| MTOW (kg) | 2000 |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Propulsion | Turbojet (Zond family) |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | Runway (conventional takeoff) |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous / remotely supervised |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Year introduced | 2014 |
| Standard sensors | Multispectral imaging payload |
| Production status | Concept / project |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – HALE (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |