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Compare the evidence.

Choose up to three systems. Specifications retain their source and configuration; missing information is left undisclosed.

Leleka / Leleka-100

A Ukrainian tactical reconnaissance family. DeViRo’s current Leleka page lists substantially improved endurance and route length compared with historical Leleka-100 literature.

Country / region
Ukraine
Programme status
Supplier account
Sources reviewed
20 Sept 2026
Supplier-reported statusSupplier account
Primary domain
Air
System type
Reconnaissance aircraft
Developer / manufacturer
DeViRo
Origin / production countries
Ukraine
Other names
Leleka-100; Лелека
Variants / configurations
Historical Leleka-100; Current Leleka product configuration
Operators / programme customers
Ukrainian Armed Forces — supplier account

Evidence & current status

Status and performance are attributed to the supplier. They do not establish an independently audited fleet size or effectiveness rate.

Role & capabilities

  • Reconnaissance aircraft
  • Day camera and thermal imaging

Specifications in context

Airframe
Fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Launch / recovery
Not established from the reviewed sources.

Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.

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Propulsion
Not established from the reviewed sources.

Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.

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Dimensions
Not established from the reviewed sources.

Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.

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Mass
Not established from the reviewed sources.

Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.

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Endurance
Up to 5 h — current Leleka page

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Range
80 km radius; up to 340 km route — current configuration

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Speed
Not established from the reviewed sources.

Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.

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Altitude
Up to 3,500 m working altitude

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Payload
Not established from the reviewed sources.

Public data gap; no estimate substituted. Follow the source for subsequent releases.

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Sensors
Day camera and thermal imaging

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Communications / navigation
Dual communications channels and automated flight advertised

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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