Kalashnikov KYB
Kalashnikov KYB
In February 2019, Kalashnikov Group introduced the new Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) KYB-UAV, in collaboration with ZALA AERO GROUP. It can detect and attack various targets autonomously, such as air defense systems or tanks. Traditional radars cannot detect it.
Basic Weapon Facts
I. Background
- Manufacturer: Kalashnikov Group
- Suppliers: ZALA AERO GROUP
- Country of origin: Russian Federation
- Developmental stage: Operational
- System version: Unknown
- System type: UAS
II. General Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
| System dimensions | 1.21 x 0.95 x 0.165 m |
| Weight | 5.9 kg |
| Max payload | 3 kg |
| Max operating time | 0.5 hours |
| Max operating Distance/Reach | 65 km |
| Max speed | 130 km/h |
III. Autonomy
Autonomous Targeting capabilities:
The drone can deliver various weapon payloads with high accuracy based on set target coordinates. These are manually provided to the system, or autonomously selected based on images of the intended target (type). This image guidance is performed using Artificial Intelligence Visual Identification (AIVI) for real-time target recognition and classification. The AIVI technology increases the area covered in a single flight by 60 times.
Sources
- Manufacturer website:
https://en.kalashnikovgroup.ru/media/bespilotnye-letatelnye-apparaty/kontsern-kalashnikov-razrabotal-vysokotochnyy-udarnyy-bespilotnyy-kompleks-kub-bla - News reports:
- Aircraft Detail (Military Factory)
- Zala KYB Strike Drone Russia (Army Technology)
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