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Zala 421-04M
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia
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Zala421-04M

Zala 421-04M
Zala 421-04M Photo: Sergeev Pavel · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
70
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
Origin Russia
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
59
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
113/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
60
Endurance
55
Operating Altitude
50
Range
55
Data-Link
65
Stealth / Survivability
50
Image Quality
60
Autonomy
70
Technology
65
Cost-Effectiveness
85
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
Zala 421-04M
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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59
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
◎General2MOD.2
  • UAV ClassSmall Tactical UAV
  • Primary RoleReconnaissance and Surveillance
◈Airframe3MOD.3
  • Length1.5 m
  • Wingspan2.5 m
  • Max Takeoff Weight7 kg
▣Powerplant2MOD.2
◇Performance5MOD.5
  • Top Speed110 km/h
  • Cruise Speed80 km/h
  • Service Ceiling4,000 m
  • Endurance3
  • Maximum Payload0.5 kg
◆Payload & Sensors1MOD.1
▤Control & Autonomy1MOD.1
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
Capable of performing tasks or missions without direct human control, using onboard systems to make decisions and execute actions.
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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