SCAT 350 (reconnaissance drone)

2024: Product Announcement

In early April 2024, the Kalashnikov concern announced the SCAT 350 reconnaissance drone, working in conjunction with kamikaze drones. The UAV is already in the stage of mass production and is used in the zone of special military operation (SVO) of the Russian Federation in Ukraine.

"SCAT 350" is used for aerial surveillance, search for objects in the optical and infrared ranges. According to the developers, this product was the result of a deep modernization of the Supercam 350 drone. Taking into account the practical experience of operating the device, Kalashnikov specialists significantly improved the aerodynamic properties of the product and modernized the complex of ground control equipment, the concern said. The main characteristics of the drone are also indicated there:

• Wingspan - 3.2 m;
• Flight time - up to 240 min;
• Speed - 72-120 km/h;
• Motor type - electric;
• Engine layout - pulling;
• The range of the radio link is 70-100 km;
• The range of the video channel is 70-100 km;
• Maximum takeoff weight - 15 kg;
• Operating flight altitude - 300-2000 m;
• The deployment time of the complex is 15 minutes;
• Take-off - elastic catapult/pneumatic catapult.

source = Kalashnikov Concern

As stated in Rostec"" in early April 2024, the SKAT 350 complex is already effectively used by units of the Russian Guard in the SVO zone. So, according to the state corporation, in March 2024, special forces National Guard of the Russian Federation using this system discovered and destroyed the RM-70 Vampire multiple launch rocket system, which, being in the Kharkiv region, was preparing to fire at Belgorod. The coordinates of the enemy MLRS were promptly transferred. Ministry of Defence Russia As a result of the missile Armed Forces of Ukraine (APU) strike, the installation received critical damage and was disabled. "^[1]

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