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The Russian Albatros M5 long-range reconnaissance complex is used by the Russian military in the area of its defense in almost all directions. This complex is capable of conducting reconnaissance to a great depth of the enemy's defense. This was reported by the Albatross company, which is the developer of this complex.
To date, the company produces up to 30 Albatros M5 drones per month, as well as 10 more drones of other models. All products go to the zone of its own. If necessary, the release of the UAV can be doubled. The Albatross intelligence complex is dual-use, it has proved itself perfectly both in the civilian sphere and in the special operation zone. It is used in almost all areas and has received positive feedback.
- TASS quotes the words of a company representative.
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The drone was created according to the "flying wing" scheme, the wingspan is 3.3 meters, it is launched using a manual catapult (slingshot method), landing with a parachute. The engine is electric, the time spent in the air is 4.5 hours. The propeller is pulling, the cruising speed is 72 km/h, the maximum is 120 km/h. Take-off weight is 15 kg. The maximum flight range is 300 km, the altitude is up to 5 km. It is capable of operating in automatic mode in the absence of communication.