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ZALA 421-08
Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · Russia
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ZALA 421-08
ZALA 421-08 Photo: Vitaly V. Kuzmin · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Sensor Payload
30
Endurance
35
Operating Altitude
40
Range
30
Data-Link
30
Stealth / Survivability
20
Image Quality
35
Autonomy
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
Origin Russia
CategoryReconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
Operators1 countries
Data Quality81%
34
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones MASS Rating
247/288
All-Time
Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones · 10 axes scored
Sensor Payload
30
Endurance
35
Operating Altitude
40
Range
30
Data-Link
30
Stealth / Survivability
20
Image Quality
35
Autonomy
40
Technology
45
Cost-Effectiveness
60
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the reconnaissance / surveillance drones category.
01 / Overview
ZALA 421-08
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
RECONNAISSANCE / SURVEILLANCE DRONES
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PERFORMANCE/PRICE
65
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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34
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
◎General3MOD.3
  • UAV ClassMicro air vehicle
  • Category (MALE/HALE/Tactical/Micro)Reconnaissance / Surveillance Drones
  • Primary RoleFront-line reconnaissance, overground and oversea surveillance
◈Airframe5MOD.5
  • Length0.41 m
  • Wingspan0.8 m
  • Empty Weight1.7 kg
  • Max Takeoff Weight1.7 kg
  • Low ObservableNo
▣Powerplant3MOD.3
◇Performance4MOD.4
  • Top Speed150 km/h
  • Service Ceiling3,600 m
  • Range15 km
  • Endurance1.5
▤Armament4MOD.4
⬢Control & Autonomy5MOD.5
▲Production1MOD.1
  • Variants1
◎Service History1MOD.1
  • Operational Statusin service
03 / History
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
05 / MASS Score
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
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.
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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