Leleka-100

A Ukrainian fixed-wing reconnaissance drone, commissioned by the Armed Forces of Ukraine in 2021 and used extensively for artillery spotting and battlefield surveillance since the 2022 full-scale invasion. It also served as the airframe basis for the RAM II loitering munition.

In service since 2015

Compiled from public sources ·primary reference ↗ ·last verified 2026-07-02

Pricing: Unit cost not publicly disclosed

Procurement snapshot

Availability & export

National export licensing

Subject to Ukraine export-control approval; verify eligibility with the manufacturer.

Channel: Direct commercial / G2G

Fielded & proven

Operator data not public

In service since 2015. Status: active.

Lifecycle cost (est.)

No public unit price to model from.

Interoperability

No standardised NATO calibre / datalink detected in public specs.

Derived guidance from public data — export regime by country of origin, lifecycle from the GAO ~30% acquisition rule. Verify eligibility, pricing and offsets with the manufacturer and your acquisition authority.

Full specifications

Physical

Dimensions, weight and crew.

Crew Personnel required to operate. Fewer reduces exposure; autoloaders trade a loader for mechanical complexity.: 0

Propulsion

Engine, power and fuel.

Propulsion type Turbofan, turboshaft, diesel, gas turbine, solid-fuel rocket, ramjet…: Electric motor

Sensors & avionics

Radar, sensor suite and datalinks.

Sensors IRST, EO/IR turrets, laser designators, sniper pods, thermal sights.: Electro-optical/infrared reconnaissance payload
Datalink Network connectivity: Link 16, MADL, national datalinks. Enables cooperative engagement.: Encrypted two-way LOS datalink

Specifications compiled from public DeViRo and reference sources ↗. Published defense figures are approximations — treat comparisons as directional. Last verified 2026-07-02.

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