X-55 (UAV) explained

X-55 is an Armenian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) in service with the Armed Forces of Armenia.

History

Firstly X-55 was presented at an exhibition of Armenian defence industry on 23 March 2015. As of April 2015 little is known about the X-55. It is one of four Armenian UAVs made by the Defence Industry. The previous showed UAV was Krunk, Baze, Azniv.^[1]

Azerbaijan has released claims of shooting down several Armenian X-55 drones.^[2]

Specifications

• Crew: 0 (unmanned)
• Maximum takeoff weight: 50kg
• Max speed: 130 km/h
• Cruising speed: 100 km/h
• Ceiling: 4500m
• Range: 320km
• Length: 1880mm
• Wing Span: 2620mm
• Height: 940mm^[3]

Service

• Armenia - Armed Forces of Armenia
• - Artsakh Defense Army

See also

• Category:Unmanned aerial vehicles of Armenia

Notes and References

1. Web site: Армения продемонстрировала новый беспилотник собственного производства. Regnum.ru. 24 May 2018.
2. Web site: Azerbaijan announces they destroyed Armenia's tactical UAV. 24 May 2018.
3. Web site: X-55 Specifications. A photo.. avia-pro.net. 17 April 2020.