Eleron-3 Drone – Technical Specifications and Information
Manufacturer
The Eleron-3 is manufactured by the Russian company ENICS, which specializes in producing unmanned aerial systems for various purposes, including military and civilian applications (Wikipedia) (Enics).
Technical Specifications
- Type: Unmanned aerial system for reconnaissance and surveillance
- Wingspan: 1.47 meters
- Length: 0.6 meters
- Maximum takeoff weight: 5.3 kg
- Payload capacity: up to 1 kg
- Maximum speed: 130 km/h
- Flight duration: up to 2 hours
- Operational range: up to 25 km
- Maximum flight altitude: 4000 meters
- Engine type: Electric motor
- Launch method: Pneumatic or rubber catapult
- Landing method: Parachute (military.news) (Wikipedia) (Enics).
Design and Functionality
The Eleron-3 is equipped with modular payload blocks that can include various types of cameras and sensors, such as television and infrared cameras, as well as devices for radio reconnaissance and jamming. This drone allows for electro-optical reconnaissance with real-time data transmission up to 25 km. It has three flight modes: autonomous, automatic, and semi-automatic (Wikipedia) (Enics).
Usage and History
The Eleron-3 entered service in 2012 and has been actively used in various conflicts, including operations in Syria. It serves purposes such as reconnaissance, surveillance, identification, and pinpointing the exact coordinates of objects on the ground using GLONASS/GPS systems. This drone is utilized by the Russian armed forces and has been deployed in various international missions (military.news) (Enics).
Predecessors and Successors
The Eleron-3 is part of a series of drones developed by ENICS, which also includes models like the Eleron-10. The Eleron-3SV modification was developed specifically for the Russian armed forces, while the Eleron-B model is intended for export (Military Factory).
Price
The price of the Eleron-3 drone is not publicly available, but it is estimated to be relatively high due to its advanced technologies. In 2013, the Russian Ministry of Defense purchased 17 Eleron-3 systems for over 100 million rubles, suggesting that one system costs approximately 180,000 USD (military.news).
