Kronshtadt Helios-RLD

Helios-RLD (Russian: Гелиос-РЛД) is a Russian unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle being developed by the Russian Kronshtadt Group.

Helios-RLD
Helios-RLD at the MAKS-2021 exhibition
Role	Unmanned surveillance and reconnaissance aerial vehicle
National origin	Russia
Designer	Kronshtadt
Status	In development
Primary user	Russian Aerospace Forces

It represents the further development of the Orion drone, is a radar surveillance drone and, according to the manufacturer, will be able to work in a team with A-50 and A-100 AWACS aircraft.^[1]

History

The prototype of the Helios-RLD drone was first demonstrated in the Patriot Park at the ARMY-2020 forum.^[2] Helios is a radar surveillance drone. The UAV was also demonstrated at the MAKS-2021 aerospace show.^[3]

Specifications

Data from TASS

General characteristics

• Crew: None
• Length: 12.6 m (41 ft 4 in)
• Wingspan: 30 m (98 ft 5 in)
• Height: 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
• Max takeoff weight: 4,000 kg (8,818 lb)

Performance

• Cruise speed: 350–450 km/h (220–280 mph, 190–240 kn)
• Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi)
• Service ceiling: 9,000–11,000 m (30,000–36,000 ft)