Forposts
Reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2014Pending verification
Air ForcesRUS
Length 5.85 m
Fact cardConfidence · Source
System
TypeReconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle
Date of introduction2014
ProliferationAt least 3 countries
Dimensions and weight
Flight performance
Fire control
Beyond Line of Sight Radio (UAV & Ground Crew)UAV airborne data relay for beyond LOS missions & Ground-based data relay for beyond LOS missionsMed[1]
Variants
Searcher Mk IIThe Mk II is the fourth in a line of UAVs that began development as the Scout (the Searcher was the third generation). The Searcher Mk II is slightly larger, measuring 19 ft 2 in (5.85 m) in height and 28 ft 1 in (8.55 m) in diameter; it has higher maximum…[1]
Searcher Mk IIIThe most recent variant, the Mk III was launched in 2010 and has over twice the range of the Mk II with two more hours of endurance and a higher ceiling.[1]
ForpostThis is the Russian designation for Searcher Mk II UAVs being produced domestically. According to the Urals Civil Aircraft Plant, which builds the systems, the Forpost has a flight endurance of 17.5 hours, maximum takeoff weight of 1,000 lb (454 kg) and a max…[1]
This is the Russian designation for Searcher Mk II UAVs being produced domestically. According to the Urals Civil Aircraft Plant, which builds the systems, the Forpost has a flight endurance of 17.5 hours, maximum takeoff weight of 1,000 lb (454 kg) and a max payload of 130 lb (60 kg).
Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
- Forposts Russian Reconnaissance Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), U.S. Army TRADOC G-2 Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN)
Published/updated 2026-03-20 · Tier 1 · checked 2026-10-10
- 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import