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ZALA 421-16E2
Also known as: ZALA 16E2 · ЗАЛА 421-16Е2
Manufacturer: ZALA Aero Group
Small fixed-wing tactical reconnaissance UAV in the ZALA 421 family, catapult-launched with parachute recovery. Forms the spotter for Lancet/KUB-BLA pairs.
Specifications
Category
reconnaissance
In service since
2014
Weight
7.5 kg
Payload
1.5 kg
Range
50 km
Endurance
240 min
Speed
110 km/h
Control
RF
EW resistance
low
Autonomy
operator-on-loop
Notable use cases
Routinely paired with Lancet strikes against Ukrainian artillery; downed examples photographed in Donetsk (2022-2024).
Sources
Data confidence: 75 / 100. Catalog is in active development.