Air system · Small Tactical ISR UAS
Eleron-3
Short-Range Reconnaissance / Artillery Observation
Also known as: Eleron-3SV / Eleron 3 UAV / ENIKS Eleron
Eleron-3 overview
Eleron-3 is a Russian small fixed-wing reconnaissance aircraft developed by ENIKS for short-range tactical observation. Its compact electric platform is intended for units that need an organic view of terrain, routes, and nearby targets without a runway.
The system is commonly described with electric propulsion and an electro-optical payload, but published figures differ among Eleron-3 versions and export descriptions. Exact speed, range, endurance, ceiling, mass, and sensor configuration are Not publicly disclosed as one settled standard.
Russian forces have used Eleron-family aircraft, and open reporting has documented Eleron-3 sightings in the war in Ukraine. A sighting confirms field presence but does not establish production date, inventory, or whether a particular vehicle carries the baseline sensor package.
Through September 2026, Eleron-3 remains a reported Russian tactical ISR system with combat relevance. The supplied illustration is catalog interpretation and is not evidence of airframe dimensions, antenna placement, or a particular mission kit.
Armament
No confirmed onboard weapon; electro-optical reconnaissance payload
Development and operational timeline
- ENIKS markets Eleron-3 as a compact electric tactical reconnaissance aircraft
- Eleron-family systems are reported in Russian service and regional security operations
- Eleron-3 sightings and loss reports appear in open coverage of Russia's war in Ukraine
- As of September 2026, Eleron-3 remains reported in Russian tactical ISR use; variant and inventory details remain incomplete