Zala Z-16 (421-16E) (d55ecd61-84c4-5822-9d3b-7d5d2a83567a)
The Zala Z‑16 (421‑16E) is a fixed‑wing, electric‑powered UAV designed for long‑duration ISR and reconnaissance missions. With a 2.815 m wingspan and a maximum take‑off weight of 10.5 kg, it can carry a 1.8 kg payload for over four hours of flight at speeds of 65‑110 km/h, operating between 200 m and 5 km altitude and communicating up to 75 km. Launch is via a pneumatic starter, while recovery uses a parachute and air‑shock absorber. Produced by Nanjing Qinheng Microelectronics (WinChipHead, WCH) and marketed by ZALA AERO JSC, the platform is also supplied through CST LLC and AEROSCAN LLC. Its primary role is persistent surveillance and target observation rather than direct strike capability.
| Cluster A | Galaxy A | Cluster B | Galaxy B | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zala Z-16 (421-16E) (d55ecd61-84c4-5822-9d3b-7d5d2a83567a) | UAVs/UCAVs | Private Cluster (9ba1a30e-91cd-5450-a8e9-0cb0a5aee03a) | Unknown | 1 |