DeViRo Leleka-100M2R
DeViRo · Ukraine · first flew 2020 · reconnaissance aircraft
The DeViRo Leleka-100M2R is a small Ukrainian fixed-wing unmanned aerial vehicle designed for reconnaissance and surveillance, operated by Ukrainian military and security forces. It has been widely used in the Russo-Ukrainian War.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 1.467 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Small Ukrainian fixed-wing reconnaissance UAV
- Catapult or hand-launched operation
- Real-time video and sensor downlink
A small, simple high-wing fixed-wing UAV with a pusher propeller, conventional tail, and unfolding wings for field deployment; the compact size and simple construction are characteristic of this class of military mini-UAV.
Specifications
- The DeViRo Leleka-100M2R has a length of 1.467 m (5 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 3.285 m (11 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 120 km/h (75 mph).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
Developed by the Ukrainian company DeViRo in the late 2010s, the Leleka-100 series was designed to fill the need for a portable, man-portable reconnaissance UAV. The M2R variant features improved sensors and communications for military use and has been produced in significant numbers to support Ukrainian forces.
Variants
The Leleka-100 family includes baseline and improved M2 and M2R variants with upgraded sensors, datalinks, and airframes; all share the same general configuration.
Where you'll see it
Extensively used by Ukrainian military units for battlefield reconnaissance and target designation since 2019 and particularly during the large-scale Russian invasion from 2022; also evaluated by other Eastern European defence forces.
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