Dozor-85
Transas · Russia · first flew 2007 · reconnaissance aircraft
The Dozor-85 (Дозор-85) is a small Russian unmanned aerial vehicle developed by Transas for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, with a modest payload capacity and endurance of several hours. It is a conventional fixed-wing design intended for tactical ISR roles.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | High-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 3.4 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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- Russian light tactical UAV
- Unmanned fixed-wing surveillance platform
- Single tractor engine, conventional tail
A small high-wing monoplane UAV with a single nose-mounted tractor engine and conventional tail; nondescript in appearance and similar in layout to many small military UAVs of its era.
Specifications
- The Dozor-85 has a length of 3.4 m (11 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 6.4 m (21 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 150 km/h (93 mph).
- Typical crew: 0 (unmanned).
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History
Transas, a Russian navigation and simulation company, developed the Dozor-85 in the mid-2000s as part of efforts to build a domestic UAV capability for the Russian military. The design is straightforward and conventional, reflecting the state of the Russian UAV industry at that time. The type attracted limited interest and did not achieve large-scale production.
Variants
The Dozor family includes the larger Dozor-600 MALE UAV, which is a separate and significantly more capable design. The Dozor-85 itself does not appear to have produced major sub-variants.
Where you'll see it
Evaluated by Russian military and border security agencies; operational service records are sparse and the type did not enter widespread use.
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