Russia’s new Katran rotary-wing unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) trials are scheduled for mid-2018.
The Katran is designed for fire support and reconnaissance missions, and carries a photo or TV camera, or a thermal imager. It features a co-axial rotor scheme and can land at unpaved airstrips.
The Katran has a normal take-off weight of 340 kg. The vehicle with 115-hp engine carries a 60 kg payload. The Katran has a hover ceiling of 2,000 m and a service ceiling of 4,000 m. The UAV can be used by ground and naval units.
