Krunk UAV
| Krunk | |
|---|---|
| |
| Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
| National origin | Armenia |
| Manufacturer | Armenian Armed Forces |
| First flight | 2011 |
| Introduction | 2011 |
| Status | In service |
| Primary users | Armed Forces of Armenia Artsakh Defense Army |
Krunk (Armenian: Կռունկ; 'crane') is an Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in service with the Armed Forces of Armenia.[1] It is intended for close reconnaissance, transmitting real-time video data (visual or infrared) or taking higher resolution still images.
The Krunk was demonstrated for the first time on September 21, 2011 during a military parade dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the independence of Armenia.[2]
The name refers to range of different models. Latest ones are Krunk-9 and Krunk-11.[citation needed]
Specifications[edit]
- Crew: 0 (unmanned)
- Capacity: 60 kg (132 lb)
- Max speed kmh: 150 km/h (82 knots, 95 mph)
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Ceiling: 4500 m (13,150 ft)
- Max ceiling: 5400 m (15,770 ft)
- Length: 3.8 m (12 ft) (5 m (16 ft) with the wings spread out)
Service[edit]
See also[edit]
Category: Unmanned aerial vehicles of Armenia
References[edit]
- ^ "Armenia Claims Its Military Produces Drones". Radio Free Europe. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ^ Gary Mortimer (22 September 2011). "Armenian made UAVs on parade". sUAS News. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
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