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Eleron-3
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia · 2005
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Eleron-3

⚙ Eleron variant
Eleron-3
Eleron-3 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
Origin Russia
ManufacturerENIKS
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraPost-Cold War
In service2005
Operators8 countries
Quantity34
Data Quality86%
56
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
39/69
Post-Cold War
152/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
40
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
50
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
75
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Eleron-3
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2005–
Quantity
34
Operators
Conflicts
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · POST-COLD WAR
39
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
80
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
56
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
◎General5MOD.5
  • UAV Classtactical
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • Service Entry Year2012
  • Primary Rolereconnaissance
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe4MOD.4
▣Powerplant4MOD.4
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed130 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,000 m
  • Range60 km
  • Endurance1.67
  • Maximum Payload1 kg
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants2
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2012
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2005Production started
  2. 2010First deployment: Arab Spring
21
years in service
34
units produced
8
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Conflicts
ELERON-3 · CONFLICTS SERVED IN0% win·100% loss
Total Conflicts
1
Victories
0
Ongoing
0
Losses
1
ⓘ Shown only from conflicts recorded in our database.
05 / 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.
Electric Propulsion: A propulsion system using electric motors powered by batteries or other electrical energy sources to generate thrust.
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