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Compare the evidence.

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

SHARK-D

SHARK-D is an electric tactical reconnaissance aircraft. Its current manufacturer specification is recorded separately from the other SHARK configurations.

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
Ukrspecsystems
Origin / production countries
Ukraine
Other names
SHARK
Variants / configurations
SHARK-D current 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
  • Catapult launch; parachute recovery
  • Stabilised EO / thermal gimbal options

Specifications in context

Airframe
Electric fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Launch / recovery
Catapult launch; parachute recovery

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Propulsion
Electric motor

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Dimensions
3.4 m span; 1.65 m length; 0.30 m height

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Mass
Up to 13.5 kg MTOW

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Endurance
Up to 4 h with EO payload

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Range
Up to 80 km datalink; up to 300 km flight route

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Speed
75 km/h cruise; 130 km/h maximum

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Altitude
3,000 m maximum ceiling

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
Stabilised EO / thermal gimbal options

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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Communications / navigation
Encrypted datalink; GNSS and alternative navigation features advertised

Published supplier specification; configuration and conditions affect performance.

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