Kronshtadt Sirius
Russian UCAV under development From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Sirius is a Russian UCAV under development by the Russian company Kronshtadt, a further development of the Orion drone.
| Sirius | |
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| Sirius at the Army exhibition | |
| Role | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Russia |
| Designer | Kronshtadt |
| First flight | 2023 |
| Status | In development |
| Primary user | Russian Aerospace Forces |
| Developed from | Orion |
History
The scale model was presented for the first time in 2019 at the MAKS-2019 air show.[1]
On November 9, 2021, the start of assembly of a prototype of the drone was announced.[2]
On August 24, 2021, the Russian Ministry of Defense signed a contract with the Kronstadt company for the supply of the Sirius drones.[3]
On January 27, 2022, the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that deliveries of Sirius drones would begin in 2023.[4]
By August 2023 Sirius made its first flight.[5]
Description
Sirius is equipped with two turboprop engines. "Sirius" is a development of light Orion drones.[6]
Sirius will be able to carry KAB-100, FAB-100 high-explosive aerial bombs, RBK-500U free-fall bombs, and ODAB-500PMV volumetric detonating aerial bomb.[7]
Specifications
Data from TASS
General characteristics
- Crew: None
- Length: 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 20 m (65 ft 7 in)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,500 kg (5,512 lb)
Performance
- Cruise speed: 180 km/h (110 mph, 97 kn)
- Service ceiling: 7,700 m (25,300 ft)
See also
References
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