Pchela 1T Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Pchela-1T
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
Pchela 1T Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Pchela-1T
Alternate Designation
Pchela-1T
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Yakovlev
Date of Introduction
1990
Description
The Yakovlev Pchela 1T ("Пчела" meaning bee) is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufactured by the Russian Yakovlev Design Bureau. Its primary use is for surveillance and observation in battlefield environments with downlinked video. Other implementations and uses include target designation and as a training target. The Pchela is launched using rocket assist by two solid-propellant booster rocket engines, and it is recovered via parachute. The Pchela-1T has a range of 60 km (37 mi), flies at 100–2,500 m (330–8,200 ft) altitude at 120–180 km/h (75–112 mph). The maximum takeoff weight for the vehicle is 138 kg (304 lb). Yak lists the vehicle endurance at two hours.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
180.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
120.0 km/h
Range
60.0 km
Endurance
2.00 hrs
Wingspan
3.25 m
Variants
Pchela-1IK
The Pchela -1 with the "IK" designation is an infrared variant of the same system that also incorporates improved electronics and avionics.
Pchela-1K
This variant is designed for round-the-clock operation and improved performance in mountainous terrain. It is fitted with a low-light-level TV camera
Pchela-1PP
The –iPP is a jamming variant of the Pchela UAV. This variant is currently under development.
Pchela-1VM
The Pchela-1VM is a target drone version.
Pchela-2
This variant is designed to be powered by the British 60 hp AR-801 engine and to carry a different payload than the Pchela-1. It is expected to have a communications range of up to 62 miles (100 km).
System
Alternate Designation
Pchela-1T
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Yakovlev
Launcher
The Pchela is launched using rocket assist by two solid-propellant booster rocket engines
Landing
Parachute
Time to Deployment
20 min
Dimensions
Length
2.78 m
Wingspan
3.25 m
Takeoff Weight
138 kg
Payload Weight
INA
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
32-hp piston prop
Maximum Speed
180 km/h
Cruise Speed
120 km/h
Endurance
2 hours
Rate of Turn
3 grad/sec
Ceiling
2,500 m
Optimum Altitude
100-1,000 m
Uses
5-10
Main Weapon System
Note
The Pchela-1T is a reconnaissance UAV and has no weapons.
Electronics
Flight Control
automatic flight, programmed; remote, manual
TV Camera Pitch
+5 to -65 deg
Measurement Error of Coordinates, Range
150 m
Measurement Error of Coordinates, Azimuth
1 deg
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
2.78 m
Width
3.25 m
Height
—
Weight
138 kg
Operators (2)
Russia
North Korea
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