Leleka-100: Technical Specifications, Manufacturer, and Additional Information
Leleka-100 is a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance. This drone has become a key component of the Ukrainian military’s equipment, especially during the conflict with Russia.
Manufacturer:
- DeViRo, a Ukrainian company specializing in unmanned systems production.
Technical Specifications:
- Length: 1.13 meters
- Wingspan: 1.98 meters
- Weight: 5.5 kg (maximum takeoff weight)
- Maximum Speed: 70 km/h
- Range: 100 km
- Flight Duration: Up to 2.5 hours
- Maximum Flight Altitude: 1,500 meters
- Motor: Electric motor driving two-bladed propellers
Construction and Equipment:
The Leleka-100 is a fixed-wing UAV with wide wings and a V-tail configuration. It is made from materials like Kevlar, fiberglass, and carbon fiber, ensuring its durability and lightness. The drone is equipped with gyroscopically stabilized cameras for both day and night surveillance, with the capability for quick module replacement based on mission requirements.
Usage and Deployment:
The Leleka-100 was officially adopted by the Ukrainian military in 2015. It has been extensively used during the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022. The drone is capable of autonomous flight with manual control capability using an encrypted radio channel.
Successor and Predecessor:
The Leleka-100 served as the basis for the development of the RAM II loitering munition. Recently, its successor, the Leleka LR, was introduced, manufactured outside Ukraine and focusing on advanced protective technologies against electronic warfare.
Price:
- The price of one Leleka-100 drone is approximately 37,500 EUR (around 42,000 USD).
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Production of Leleka-100 Drone in the Czech Republic
Leleka-100 is a Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicle that is now being manufactured in the Czech Republic through a joint venture UAC (Ukrainian-Czech company). This drone is a key component of the Ukrainian army’s equipment and has been extensively used during the conflict with Russia.
Production Capacities and Processes:
- Location: Kolín, Czech Republic
- Production Capacity: The plan is to produce hundreds of drones annually, including the Leleka-100 models and its successor, the Leleka LR.
- Employees: The production plant employs approximately 80 people, most of whom are Ukrainians. Only one-fifth of the employees are Czech citizens (Militarnyi) (ONLINE.UA) (GTInvest).
Manufacturing Process:
- Electronics: Production starts with precision electronics, including the assembly of motherboards and complete electronic units.
- Optical Modules: Optical containers are assembled for battlefield observation and artillery or guided missile targeting.
- Additional Operations: Processes involve plastic injection molding, 3D printing, and CNC machining for drone fuselages and wings.
Leleka LR Specifications:
- Purpose: Designed for reconnaissance and artillery fire adjustment.
- Technical Details: Maximum flight height of 2000 meters, flight duration of up to 4 hours, operational radius of 90 km.
- Equipment: Two-axis gyrostabilized optoelectronic module, thermal imaging, and digital zoom, protective systems against electronic warfare (Militarnyi) (ONLINE.UA).
