BARS RS

BARS RS overview

BARS RS is a Ukrainian BARS-family long-range one-way strike drone publicly shown at Eurosatory 2026. It is a deep-strike derivative distinguished in reporting by a larger fuel tank, increased weight, and RS warhead configuration.

Unnamed-maker representatives reportedly cited a 95-L fuel tank, 135-kg MTOW, 22-kg warhead, 400–450-km/h cruise, and 620-km/h maximum speed. Dimensions, endurance, and ceiling are undisclosed; broader BARS-family warhead options should not automatically describe RS.

The manufacturer was withheld for operational security. Reported strikes inside Russia support reported Ukrainian use, not independently attributable confirmation or export service, and the claimed 1,000-km strike range should remain qualified. For comparison, publicly documented roles and procurement or testing evidence are more reliable than unsupported inference from incomplete specifications, and they should not be treated as confirmation of unreported characteristics.

Armament

Integral explosive payload; details not publicly disclosed