Krunk UAV
Krunk (Armenian: Կռունկ; 'crane') is an Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in service with the Armed Forces of Armenia.[1] It is intended for close reconnaissance, transmitting real-time video data (visual or infrared) or taking higher resolution still images.
Krunk | |
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Role | Unmanned aerial vehicle |
National origin | Armenia |
Manufacturer | Armenian Armed Forces |
First flight | 2011 |
Introduction | 2011 |
Status | In service |
Primary users | Armed Forces of Armenia Artsakh Defense Army |
The Krunk was demonstrated for the first time on September 21, 2011 during a military parade dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the independence of Armenia.[2]
The name refers to range of different models. Latest ones are Krunk-9 and Krunk-11.[3]
Specifications
- Crew: 0 (unmanned)
- Capacity: 60 kg (132 lb)
- Max speed kmh: 150 km/h (82 knots, 95 mph)
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Ceiling: 4500 m (13,150 ft)
- Max ceiling: 5400 m (15,770 ft)
- Length: 3.8 m (12 ft) (5 m (16 ft) with the wings spread out)
Service
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See also
Category: Unmanned aerial vehicles of Armenia
References
- "Armenia Claims Its Military Produces Drones". Radio Free Europe. 21 June 2011. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- Gary Mortimer (22 September 2011). "Armenian made UAVs on parade". sUAS News. Retrieved 9 April 2016.
- "Армянская армия теперь вооружена беспилотниками местного производства". m.ru.armeniasputnik.am (in Russian). Retrieved 2018-11-13.
- "Armenia to export drones to Denmark". PanARMENIAN.Net. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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