The Russian group “Kronstadt”, engaged in the development of unmanned aerial vehicles, presented a prototype of the medium-range UAV “Orion-E”, reports “Popular mechanics” with reference to Jane's edition.
According to published data, UAV “Orion-E” at takeoff weight can carry a payload of one ton 200 kg. According to the publication, bespilotnike apply to new 50-kilogram rocket of its own design “Kronstadt”. One UAV can carry a load or four 50-kg rocket or two 100-kg ammunition in another format. The data on missiles of its own design never disclosed. In the basic configuration “Orion-E” with a 50-kg missile is stored in the air at an altitude night 7,5 thousand meters. When this range is 250 kilometers.
monitoring system installed on “Orion-E”, It consists of two imagers, wide-angle television camera, as well as a laser range finder. Besides the possibility of integrating other sensors, including electronic intelligence system, camera, high-resolution radar or. Collapsible design drone, it is transported together with the technical support systems in container.
Also according to the publication, Group “Kronstadt” is developing a new version of the UAV “Orion-2” weight 5 five tons and flight altitude up 12 thousand meters.
