ZALA 421-12 Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
ZALA
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
ZALA 421-12 Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
ZALA
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, an entity under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Date of Introduction
2001
Description
ZALA 421-12 is a micro, miniature, UAV developed and produced by the Izhevsk-based company ZALA Aero. It is a small, portable and reliable UAV platform. ZALA 421-12 is designed for front-line reconnaissance, overground and overseas surveillance. It takes 3 minutes to prepare ZALA for launching. The UAV is operated in autonomous or semi-autonomous mode. Payloads fit in the standard mounting block that is interchangeable with other payloads and is a dual-axis, gyro-stabilized payload. GLONASS/GPS satellite navigation with the capability of autonomous operation.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Cruise Speed
65.0 km/h
Endurance
130.00 hrs
System
Alternative designations
ZALA 421-12; 421-4M
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
China Academy of Aerospace Aerodynamics, an entity under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC)
Ground Crew
2 ea
Dimensions
Wing Span
1.6 m
Length (fuselage)
0.62 m
Takeoff Weight
3.9 kg
Max Takeoff Weight
4.8 kg
Max Payload
1.0 kg
Automotive
Engine
Electric, battery powered
Propulsion
2-blade propeller
Max Speed
130 km/h
Cruise Speed
65-120 km/h
Maximum Ceiling
3,600 m Above Sea Level
Minimum Ceiling
15 m
Operating Ceiling
100 - 700 m
Endurance
130 min
RPV Mode Range
25 km
Pre-programmed Mode Range
40 km
Launch Method
Elastic or pneumatic catapult
Wind speed at launch
10 m/s
Recovery Method
Parachute (non-steerable)
Payload
Photo camera
10 Mpx
Color Video Camera
550 TVL
Infrared Camera
320x240 px
Hazard Gas Analysis Module
Hazardous Gas (Optional)
System Components
Number of UAVs
2 UAVs
Number of transport cases
2 transport cases
Ground Control Station (GCS)
1 man-pack, ruggedized
GCS Power Supply
120/220 V, 6 hour battery
Setup Time (min)
5-10 min.
Control Capability
UAV and payload controlled independently by GCS
Video roll-stabilized cameras
2 Video cameras
Infrared Camera (optional)
1 IR Camera
Elastic or Pneumatic Launcher
1 (optional)
Image Sources
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
Z
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
—
Height
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Weight
3.9 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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