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A-175«Akula»

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia · 1978
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A-175«Akula»

* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
65
Range
75
Data-Link
50
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
Origin Russia
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraCold War
In service1978
Operators10 countries
Quantity200
Data Quality87%
60
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
6/28
Cold War
106/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
70
Operating Altitude
65
Range
75
Data-Link
50
Stealth / Survivability
30
Image Quality
65
Autonomy
55
Technology
50
Cost-Effectiveness
70
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
A-175 «Akula»
Country
Production
1978–
Quantity
200
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · COLD WAR
6
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
75
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
60
reconnaissance / surveillance drones category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV Classmedium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drone
  • First Flight1978
  • Service Entry Year1984
  • Primary Rolestrategic reconnaissance and signals intelligence
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
  • Length7.5 m
  • Wingspan10.5 m
  • Height2.2 m
  • Empty Weight2,200 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight3,000 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
◇Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed900 km/h
  • Cruise Speed750 km/h
  • Service Ceiling15,000 m
  • Range2,500 km
  • Endurance12
  • Combat / Operating Radius1,200 km
  • Maximum Payload500 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production3MOD.3
  • Total Built200
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start1978
  • Operational Statusactive service with Russian Aerospace Forces
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 1978Production started
48
years in service
200
units produced
10
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE6terms
Automatic Takeoff/Landing is a UAV capability that enables a drone to initiate and complete takeoff and landing sequences autonomously using onboard sensors and control software.
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
A capability enabling drones to relay communication signals between units, extending operational range and maintaining network connectivity in combat environments.
Electro-optical/infrared sensor combining daylight cameras and thermal imagers for real-time target detection, tracking, and identification in military drones.
A communication link between a drone and its control station via satellite relay, enabling beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) operations.
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