Yakovlev Pchela
The Yakovlev Pchela-1T is an unmanned aerial vehicle manufactured by the Russian Yakovlev Design Bureau. Its primary use is for surveillance and observation in battlefield environments with downlinked video. Other implementations and uses include target designation and as a training target.
Design
The Pchela is launched using rocket assist by two solid-propellant booster rocket engines, and it is recovered via parachute. The Pchela-1T has a range of, flies at altitude at. The maximum takeoff weight for the vehicle is. Yakovlev lists the vehicle endurance at two hours.Operators
Former Operators