Tu-143 Reys (VR-3) Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Tu-143 Reys

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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Basic Information

Name

Tu-143 Reys (VR-3) Russian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

Tu-143 Reys

Alternate Designation

Tu-143 Reys

Equipment Type

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer

Tupolev

Date of Introduction

1973

Description

The Tu-143 Reys (Voyage) is a jet-powered tactical reconnaissance UAV. It is used for photographic, television and other surveillance missions by both military services and civilian authorities. The Reys is similar in appearance to the Tu-141 Strizh.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine Turbojet (1411 hp)

Max Speed 875.0 km/h

Range 190.0 km

Wingspan 2.25 m

Payload Capacity 130 kg

Variants

Tu-243 Reys-D Development began in 1985, with production in 1994 and a public unveiling in 1995. This variant is 1.23 m longer and 3 cm taller than Tu-143.

System

Alternate Designation Tu-143 Reys

Type Unmanned Reconnaissance Aerial Vehicle

Mission It is used for photographic, television and other surveillance missions by both military services and civilian authorities.

Manufacturer Tupolev

Crew Unmanned

Payload Capacity 130 kg

Launch Method Truck-launched with JATO boosting

Recovery Method Recovery begins with the deployment of a drogue parachute which slows the Tu-143 to 290 kmh before the main chute opens.

TV Camera Chibis-B real-time TV camera or a PA-1 photographic camera

Radiation-Detection Device Sigma radiation-detection device

Guidance System ABSU-143 Guidance and Control System

Speed and Drift Indicator DISS-7 Doppler Indicator

Radar Altimeter A-032 Altimeter

Dimensions

Length 7.07 m

Diameter 0.61 m

Height 1.55 m

Wingspan 2.25 m

Wing Area 2.9 sq m

Takeoff Weight 1,410 kg

Automotive

Engine Name 1 x TR-3-117A

Engine Type Turbojet

Engine Power 1,411 lb static thrust (6,28 kN)

Fuel Capacity 150 kg

Maximum Speed 875 km/h

Maximum Altitude 3,000 m

Minimum Altitude 100 m

Maximum Range 190 km

Radius 95 km

Endurance INA

Image Sources

Notes https://m.famousfix.com/list/unmanned-military-aircraft-of-russia; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tupolev_Tu143_Reys_%28VR-3%29_8219_%288249976763%29.jpg; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Ukranian_Tupolev_Tu-143.jpg;

Details

Country of Origin Russia

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

7.07 m

Width

—

Height

1.55 m

Weight

1410 kg

Operators (4)

Russia

Ukraine

North Korea

Syria

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