Yakovlev Ptschela
The Jakowlew Ptschela (German: Biene, English: Pchela, Russian: Пчела) is an unmanned aerial vehicle from the Russian development office Jakowlew .
history
Development began on June 28, 1982 by decision of the relevant ministry. Two versions were developed between 1982 and 1991. The first version was the 60C / 1M, which flew for the first time in the mid-1980s but never achieved operational status, the second was the further developed 61 / 1T (the later operational version). The system was put into service in the mid-1990s.
technology
The Ptschela is used for battlefield monitoring and target assignment and is equipped with a video camera that transmits its images by radio to a base station. The drone is launched from a launch rail on a converted GAZ-66 truck or a converted BTR- D tracked vehicle with the help of two start-up rockets. There are also vehicles for technical support. All of the associated technology, including the vehicles and the drone, is known as the Stroi-P complex. A slightly modified system under the name Malachite (Schmel-1 / Shmel-1 for the drone) is offered for export. The drone, which is equipped with a jacketed propeller and partly made of composite materials, is flying at an altitude of 100 to a maximum of 3000 m. The flight takes place either automatically on a predetermined course or by manual remote control. Landing takes place with the help of a parachute and airbags or shock-absorbing runners.
Technical specifications
| Ptschela 60C | Ptschela 1T | |
|---|---|---|
| length | 2.67 m | 2.78 m |
| Wingspan | 2.40 m | 3.25 m |
| Takeoff mass | 98 kg | 138 kg |
| Engine power | 20 hp | 32 hp |
| Airspeed | 100-180 km / h | 120-180 km / h |
| Flight duration | 2 h | 2 h |
| Range | 30 km 1) | 60 km 1) |
1) limited by the radio control system
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Janes Defense: Yakovlev Pchela / Shmel (Russian Federation), Unmanned aerial vehicles
- ^ Greg Goebel: International Battlefield UAVs
- ↑ Jakowlew: Pchela
- ↑ Warfare.ru: Pchela