Krunk ( Armenian: Կռունկ; ' crane') is an

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(UAV) in service with the

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. It is intended for close reconnaissance, transmitting real-time video data (visual or

infrared Infrared (IR; sometimes called infrared light) is electromagnetic radiation (EMR) with wavelengths longer than that of visible light but shorter than microwaves. The infrared spectral band begins with the waves that are just longer than those ...

) or taking higher resolution still images. The Krunk was demonstrated for the first time on September 21, 2011 during a

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dedicated to the 20th anniversary of the independence of

. The name refers to range of different models. Latest ones are Krunk-9 and Krunk-11.

Specifications

*Crew: 0 (unmanned) *Capacity: 60 kg (132 lb) *Max speed kmh: 150 km/h (82 knots, 95 mph) *Endurance: 5 hours *Ceiling: 4500 m (13,150 ft) *Max ceiling: 5400 m (15,770 ft) *Length: 3.8 m (12 ft) (5 m (16 ft) with the wings spread out)

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Specifications

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