Russian arms concern Kalashnikov will present the SKAT 350 M drone for the first time at the second World Defence Show, which will be held in Riyadh.
The exposition will include the SKAT 350 M, which is designed for aerial reconnaissance, searching for enemy objects in the optical and IR ranges. The drone is a deeply modernized version of the Supercam 350.
The UAV received a new wing design, and engineers increased its mechanical strength. A new battery controller was introduced in the SKAT 350 M, and the characteristics of the day and thermal imaging cameras were improved. All this has increased the market attractiveness of the aircraft.
Technical characteristics of SKAT 350 M:
- Wingspan - 3.2 m
- Flight time - up to 240 min
- Speed - from 72 to 120 km/h
- Engine - electric
- Maximum take-off weight - 15 kg
- Flight altitude - up to 2 thousand m
- Radio link and video channel range - up to 100 km
- Takeoff - catapult, landing - by parachute.
Earlier it was reported that in 2023 Kalashnikov almost doubled the production of special equipment, including increasing production of the Kub UAV.