New Russian Geran-5 attack drone can fly up to 950 km
Defence Intelligence of Ukraine (DIU) has published a detailed analysis of the new Russian Geran-5 attack drone, particularly an interactive 3D model, its components, electronic component base and key tactical and technical characteristics.
Source: War&Sanctions portal
Details: DIU recently revealed the first photos and basic details of the UAV. The drone resembles the Iranian Karrar UAV, most of its units are identical to those used in other Alabuga-produced Geran drones, and Russian forces are exploring the possibility of launching it from a Su-25 attack aircraft. DIU has now released the full technical profile of the drone.
Key characteristics of the Geran-5:
- total take-off weight: 850 kg
- cruising speed: 450-600 km/h
- flight duration: about two hours
- estimated range: up to 950 km
- maximum altitude: 6 km (recorded operational use ranging from 200 m to 3 km)
The powerplant is a Chinese TELEFLY TF-TJ2000A turbojet engine with a thrust of 200 kgf, or 1,960 newtons.
DIU said the drone consists of components similar to those found in other Geran models. These include an FCU flight controller, a SADRA/MINSOO inertial navigation system, a Kometa-M12 satellite navigation system with a 12-element CRP antenna, a Tracker V3 telemetry transmission system based on a Raspberry microcomputer and 3G/LTE modems, and an Xingkai Tech XK-F358 MESH modem.
The fuselage skin, wings and tail assembly are made of carbon fibre, while the load-bearing structure is produced from aluminium profiles and steel. For marking the drones, Russian forces use an experimental E series identical to that applied to Geran-2 modifications fitted with R-60 missiles and MANPADS.
DIU reported that the identified electronic component base originates from three countries: China, the United States and Germany. A full list of components, their markings and photographs is available via the link.
In addition, DIU published details of another 105 foreign-made electronic components identified in Geran-2 UAVs, Zala T-20 UAVs and the Kh-32 air-to-surface cruise missile used by Russian forces.
Quote from DIU: "The expansion of the range of Russian means of destruction made on Iranian prototypes, as well as the continued use of a component base from manufacturers in countries of the free world, indicates the need to intensify efforts to block aggressor states' access to technologies."
Background: DIU recently released data on around 50 foreign-made machine tools used by Russian defence industrial base companies.
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