Tu-141 Strizh

Country of Origin: Russia

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The Tu-141 Strizh ("Swift") is a jet-powered reconnaissance and surveillance UAV.

The Strizh is similar in appearance to the Tu-143 Reys. The Strizh and Reys were developed in the same timeframe; it is believed that the Strizh was developed specifically as a longer range complement to the Reys.

The unmanned aircraft had a long cylindrical fuselage with low-mounted delta wings and small forward-positioned canards. A dorsal-mounted engine air intake began midway along the fuselage...

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