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Inokhodets (Orion)

Also known as: Иноходец · Orion-E · Кронштадт Орион

Manufacturer: Kronshtadt Group

Inokhodets (Orion)

Russia's first operational MALE armed UAV, comparable to the early MQ-1 Predator. Carries up to four KAB-20 / Kornet-class munitions.

Specifications

Category
strike
In service since
2020
Weight
1000 kg
Payload
250 kg
Range
250 km
Endurance
1440 min
Speed
200 km/h
Control
satcom
EW resistance
medium
Autonomy
operator-on-loop
Unit cost (USD)
$1,000,000 – $3,000,000

Notable use cases

Combat debut over Syria (2019); used in Ukraine 2022-2024 with mixed results, multiple losses confirmed by Ukrainian Air Force statements.

Sources

Data confidence: 83 / 100. Catalog is in active development.