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UAV«Busel»

Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia · 2018
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UAV«Busel»

* 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
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
Origin Russia
Manufacturer558 aircraft repair plant
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
EraModern Era
In service2018
Operators2 countries
Data Quality82%
56
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
38/59
Modern Era
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
55
Cost-Effectiveness
80
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
UAV «Busel»
Country
Production
2018–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES · MODERN ERA
38
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
85
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
◎General6MOD.6
  • UAV Classfixed-wing tactical UAV
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drone
  • First Flight2018
  • Service Entry Year2019
  • Primary Roletactical reconnaissance and communications relay
  • In ServiceYes
◈Airframe6MOD.6
  • Length1.2 m
  • Wingspan2 m
  • Height0.4 m
  • Empty Weight30 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight45 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant5MOD.5
  • Engine Typepiston internal combustion
  • Number of Engines1
  • Engine Power12 kW
  • Electric PropulsionNo
  • Propeller / Configurationfixed-pitch propeller
◇Performance7MOD.7
  • Top Speed200 km/h
  • Cruise Speed150 km/h
  • Service Ceiling5,000 m
  • Range200 km
  • Endurance2
  • Combat / Operating Radius100 km
  • Maximum Payload5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors6MOD.6
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production2MOD.2
  • Operators1
  • Variants0
◎Service History2MOD.2
  • Production Start2018
  • Operational Statusactive service
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2018Production started
8
years in service
2
countries operating
04 / Operators
Operator Countries2country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
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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