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Forpost R

Forpost R

Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
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Basic Information
Name
Forpost R
Designation
Forpost R
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Manufacturer
UZGA
Date of Introduction
2022
Description

The Forpost R is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) derived from the Israeli Hunter UAV with all components made in Russia. The primary objective of the Forpost R is to conduct reconnaissance missions on behalf of the Russian Armed Forces and to relay the target location in real time for its destruction. The overall performance has been improved in compared to the original Hunter/Forpost UAV. The 500 kg air vehicle incorporates improved radar identification equipment among other reconnaissance devices. The range was increased by 60 miles (100 kilometers) and can stay airborne for up to 18 hours with a ceiling of 20,000-ft. The Forpost R conducted its maiden flight on August 23, 2019, and is expected to join the Russian Armed Forces in 2020.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Range 350.0 km
Service Ceiling 6000 m
Wingspan 10.50 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group Tactical Unmanned Air Vehicles
Status Active
Origin Russia
Contractor UZGA
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2022
First Flight August 23, 2019
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Number of Engines 1
Dimensions — Length 6.9 meter
Dimensions — Wingspan 10.5 meter
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 500 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling 6,000 meter
Performance — Radius of Operation 350 kilometer
Time — Flight Endurance 18 hour
Gear (Deagel)
Item 1 Bombs: KAB-20 (2)
Details
Country of Origin Russia
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
6.9 m
Width
10.5 m
Height
Weight
500 kg
Operators (1)
Russia
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