Kalashnikov Unveils SKAT-350 Reconnaissance Drone at ARMY-2024
It is designed for reconnaissance and support of ground operations
Kalashnikov Concern has debuted the SKAT-350 multifunctional aviation complex, at the Army-2024 Forum.
The SKAT-350 is designed for reconnaissance and support of ground operations, boasting a flight time of up to 4.5 hours. The drone was first demonstrated at the World Defence Show in Riyadh this February.
Key Features:
- Range: at least 100 km (receiving/transmitting radio commands) and 240 km (route length)
- Flight duration: up to 240 minutes
- Wingspan: 3200 ± 10 mm
- Length: 820 ± 10 mm
- Maximum take-off weight: 15 kg
- Maximum flight altitude: 5000 m above sea level
- Operating altitude range: 300-2000 m above ground
- Speed range: 72-120 km/h
- Starting methods: pneumatic and elastic starting devices
- Data transmission: 32 channels, with telemetry and video transmission capabilities
The SKAT-350’s applications include law enforcement, environmental monitoring, oil and gas pipeline surveillance, forestry, and agriculture.
The SKAT-350 complex comprises several key components, including the SKAT 350M aircraft, the GBRT ground-based receiver and transmitter, and the GBCS ground-based control station. Additionally, the complex includes various supplementary equipment, such as pneumatic and elastic starting devices, a charging station, and spare parts, all of which work together to ensure the efficient operation of the system. The drone can be equipped with HD Visible spectrum and HD IR camera units.
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