Piranha-5 (ПИРАНЬЯ) (a5dee3d0-90b8-522e-b2ea-505884a0b372)
The Piranha‑5 (ПИРАНЬЯ 5) is a compact, first‑person‑view (FPV) pocket drone developed by Russia’s Simbirsk Design Bureau (SKB). Measuring just 12 cm in diameter and weighing 300 g, it can reach 220 km/h and operate up to three km from the operator, though it is optimised for 1‑3 km missions. The UAV carries up to 1 kg of payload—enough for a 1.5 kg battery that powers the larger Piranha‑10 or for small explosive charges—allowing it to perform both reconnaissance and kamikaze attacks in confined environments. Its simple design lets a soldier transport four units, providing rapid, interchangeable aerial support for scouting, route inspection, or targeted strikes, while built‑in multi‑frequency communications improve resistance to electronic‑warfare interference. Mass production began in late 2024, and the system is already fielded by Russian forces in Ukraine.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Piranha-5 (ПИРАНЬЯ) (a5dee3d0-90b8-522e-b2ea-505884a0b372) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (4d9347f2-2052-51c0-be43-a97ada6c400d) | Unknown | 1 |
| russia (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2525553) | Country | Piranha-5 (ПИРАНЬЯ) (a5dee3d0-90b8-522e-b2ea-505884a0b372) | UAVs/UCAVs | 1 |
| Piranha-5 (ПИРАНЬЯ) (a5dee3d0-90b8-522e-b2ea-505884a0b372) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (17bae2a8-9bdd-5ed8-a847-9520e43b84cf) | Unknown | 1 |
| russia (84668357-5a8c-4bdd-9f0f-6b50b2525553) | Country | 151 - Eastern Europe (c7cb0859-5680-4bdb-9c78-46cab3504a62) | Regions UN M49 | 2 |