Piranha-13 Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Piranha-13
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
Piranha-13 Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
Piranha-13
Alternate Designation
Piranha-13
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Simbirsk Design Bureau (SKB) Piranha
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The Piranha-13 Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is the largest and most capable variant, designed as a heavy-lift multirole platform. The Piranha-13 has been actively employed in the conflict in Ukraine since mid-2024. Its mine-laying capability has been particularly significant, as the high density of enemy reconnaissance and strike drones in the combat zone has made traditional sapper-based mine-laying extremely dangerous. The drone allows remote emplacement of anti-tank minefields near enemy positions without risking sapper teams.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Battery
Max Speed
140.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
80.0 km/h
Range
30.0 km
Service Ceiling
200 m
Payload Capacity
15 kg
System
Alternate Designation
Piranha-13
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Simbirsk Design Bureau (SKB) Piranha
Payload Capacity
15 kg
Configuration
Quadcopter with 8 propellers (coaxial pairs on each boom)
Electronic Warfare Resistance
One of the Piranha-13's most notable features is its multi-frequency communication system, which represents a significant evolution in Russian FPV drone design. Traditional FPV drones operate on fixed communication frequencies, making them vulnerable to electronic reconnaissance (RER) and electronic warfare (EW) jamming. The Piranha's system operates on non-standard frequencies and allows the operator to switch radio channels in real time during flight. When enemy EW systems begin jamming one frequency, the operator simply shifts to another and continues the mission. After combat testing, the Russian Ministry of Defense reportedly acknowledged the "innovativeness" of the Piranha video transmitters and their high degree of protection against electronic countermeasures.
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
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Weight, with Battery
6.32 kg
Maximum Takeoff Weight
22 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
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Engine Type
Battery
Engine Power
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Maximum Speed
140 km/h
Cruise Speed
80 km/h
Maximum Range
30 km
Operational Radius (Loaded)
7-15 km
Service Ceiling
200 meters
Endurance
INA
Armament
Kamikaze Strike
One-way attack missions against armored vehicles, fortifications, and personnel, carrying cumulative or thermobaric warheads.
Bomber/munitions Delivery
Carrying 3 to 16 fragmentation-HE free-fall munitions weighing 0.5 to 2.5 kg each, with return to base.
Remote Mine-Laying
Delivering one or two TM-62M anti-tank mines (each weighing over 9 kg) to mine roads and supply routes near enemy positions, reportedly capable of interdicting all enemy supply routes within a 10 km radius in a single day.
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
P
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
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Height
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Weight
22 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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