Krunk UAV
Krunk (Armenian: Կռունկ) is an Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in service with the Armed Forces of Armenia.[1] It is intended for close reconnaissance, transmitting real-time video data (visual or infrared) or taking higher resolution still images.
The Krunk was demonstrated for the first time on September 21, 2011 during a military parade dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the independence of Armenia.[2]
There are currently 15 Krunk UAVs in the Armenian Armed Forces.
Specifications
- Crew: 0
- Capacity: 60 kg
- Max speed kmh: 150 km/h (82 knots, 95 mph)
- Endurance: 5 hours
- Ceiling: 4500 m (13,150 Ft)
- Max ceiling: 5400m (15,770 Ft)
- Length: 3.8m (5m with the wings spread out)
Service
References
- ↑ "Armenia Claims Its Military Produces Drones". Radio Free Europe. Retrieved 9 May 2012.
- ↑ http://www.suasnews.com/2011/09/8336/armenian-made-uavs-on-parade/
- ↑ "Armenia to export drones to Denmark". PanARMENIAN.Net. 3 October 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2013.
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