Z-16-E (Z-16-Э) (1f724a18-ba03-521c-867c-13ce4d541425)
The Z‑16‑E (ZALA 421‑16E) is a Russian‑manufactured, electric‑powered micro‑UAV produced by Zala Aero Group. With a 0.28 m wingspan, a maximum take‑off weight of about 10 kg and a flight endurance of roughly 2.3 hours, the system can cruise at 70‑100 km/h and operate from −40 °C to +50 °C. Launched by pneumatic or catapult means and recovered by parachute or air‑bag, the Z‑16‑E carries interchangeable EO/IR payloads (HD video, thermal, multispectral, radiation sensors) but is primarily fielded for ISR. It provides real‑time video, target‑location data, and communications‑relay for artillery, air‑strike coordination and electronic‑warfare‑resistant command links, supporting Russian ground forces in short‑range reconnaissance, target acquisition and battlefield‑control missions.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-16-E (Z-16-Э) (1f724a18-ba03-521c-867c-13ce4d541425) | UAVs/UCAVs | russia (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2525553) | Country | 1 |
| Z-16-E (Z-16-Э) (1f724a18-ba03-521c-867c-13ce4d541425) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (9ba1a30e-91cd-5450-a8e9-0cb0a5aee03a) | Unknown | 1 |
| russia (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2525553) | Country | 151 - Eastern Europe (c7cb0859-5680-4bdb-9c78-46cab3504a62) | Regions UN M49 | 2 |