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Tipchak (1K133)

Unmanned aerial vehicleFielded 2008Pending verification

Also known as: BLA 9M62 (Russian designation, BLA-05 (Russian UAV designation

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Tipchak (1K133)
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System
TypeUnmanned aerial vehicle
Alternative designationsBLA 9M62 (Russian designation, BLA-05 (Russian UAV designation
Date of introduction2008
ProliferationOrigin country only
ManufacturerDesign Deaurau Lutch, Russia; Electronics developed by Vega.Med[1]
Launch preparation20 minutesMed[1]
Dimensions and weight
Length2.4 m8 ftMed[1]
Wingspan3.4 m11 ftMed[1]
Flight performance
Engine1 x Porsche EngineMed[1]
Thrust / power13 hpMed[1]
Speed200 km/h124 mph · 108 ktMed[1]
Range70 km43 mi · 38 nmiMed[1]
Service ceiling3,000 m9,843 ftMed[1]
Endurance2 hoursMed[1]
Armament and payload
Hardpoints0 eaMed[1]
Payload14 kg31 lbMed[1]
Armament and Ammunition: targeting capabilityCan provide targeting for Iskander missiles at distances up to 350 km.Med[1]
Fire control
RadioDigital uplinkMed[1]
Digital Data LinkYes, primarily used to communicate with artillery units for laser-guided targeting. Pairings include the 152mm Krasnopol howitzer shell and the Smerch multiple rocket system.Med[1]
Variants
Tipchak-MThis is a larger air vehicle with greater range and a 33-lb (15-kg) payload that included a side-looking radar, a color digital camera, and gyrostabilized electro-optic sensor. It did not reach the prototype stage.[1]
Summary

The Tipchak 1K133 is a tactical reconnaissance system developed to replace the Kulon Stroi-P. The platform for the Tipchak is the Rybinsk-based Luch designed 9M62 (BLA-05).

Draft entry. Values come from the cited public sources and are awaiting editor verification.
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Operators
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Sources
  1. Tipchak (1K133) Russian 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
Change log
  • 2026-10-10 Entry created from the Worldwide Equipment Guide (ODIN), bulk import
  • 2026-10-10 Added photo (CC BY-SA 4.0)