Berkut UAV – MBOPY

The Berkut UAV is designed to host a wide variety of remote-sensing equipment in its central cargo bay and side pylons. This allows it to be equipped with the sensors and technologies necessary for a variety of ISR missions. The aircraft is built using the same frame or main structure as the other versions of the Berkut platform, and it is equipped with an open architecture flight management system (FMS), which minimizes construction costs and maximizes operational flexibility. This allows the Berkut UAV to be easily customized and configured for different missions and scenarios.

Price – Basic Berkut UAV from 2.800.000 USD

Specifications

Crew	None
Ground Crew	1
Propulsion	Lycoming IO-360
Length	5.63m
Height	2.28m
Wingspan	8.7m – standard wing configuration
	11.8m – long wing configuration
Empty Weight	1365 lbs. (619 Kg)
Cruise Airspeed	180 kts (334 Km/h) – Standard wing
	120 kts (222 Km/h) – Long wing
Max Cruise Speed	230 kts (425 Km/h) – Standard wing
	140 kts (259 Km/h) – Long wing
Endurance	20hs internal with 1-hour fuel reserve
	36hs with aux fuel and 1-hour fuel reserve
Range	1500 nm (2778 Km) with standard wing
	3600 nm (6667 Km) with long wings
Operational Service Ceiling	17500 ft (5335 m)
Max Service Ceiling	28000 ft (8534 m)
Maximum Takeoff Weight	3000 lbs (1360 Kg)
Takeoff run	1000 feet
Loading-bay	86 “x 22” x 24 “and two pods ext. for sensors
Payload	1200 + lb (544 Kg) ; (LiDAR / SAR / M-Spectral)
External Payload	2 pilon 125 lb (57 Kg) each
Guide / Follow-up	Pre-programmed; Autonomous or direct control; IMU
Visual Control range	150-200 Km (based on a clear line of sight)
Control Method	Laptop / Tablet / GCS (Ground Control Station)
Satellite Control Range	Unlimited (depends on Satellite Link)
Takeoff / Landing	Conventional tricycle gear

The actual performance may vary depending on operational conditions.

Applications

The Berkut UAV is a versatile and capable aircraft that is well-suited for a wide range of ISR operations:

Class III UAV MALE

High endurance autonomy surveillance

Patrol and ID Interceptor 

ISR Aircraft

Berkut UAV ISR Operations

ISR stands for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance, and refers to the use of technology and other assets to gather information and intelligence. This can include a wide range of activities, such as:

Gathering intelligence and surveillance information.

Providing real-time situational awareness

Monitoring potential threats.

Airborne surveys, such as SAR, LiDAR, EO IR, etc.

Maritime exclusive zone (EMZ) monitoring.

Supporting search and rescue operations.

Providing support to ground forces, such as targeting information.

Monitoring border security and enforcing no-fly zones.

Conducting surveillance to support diplomatic or political objectives.

Providing intelligence for humanitarian operations, such as disaster relief or peacekeeping missions.

Monitoring environmental conditions, such as natural disasters or pollution.Artic Long Range Reconnaissance Zone (Concept)