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MICH 2000
Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Payload / warhead | from 25 to 60 kg | ×7 | @warhistoryalconafter, @VictoryDrones, @uav_tech +4 |
| Range | up to 2000 km | ×6 | @texBPLA, @warhistoryalconafter, @VictoryDrones +3 |
| Range | from 600 to 2000 km | ×4 | @DniproOfficial, @payloadUAV, @kcpn2014 +1 |
| Cost | 48000 (basic configuration); +20000–25000 with CRPA antenna USD | ×4 | @uav_tech, @kcpn2014, @warhistoryalconafter +1 |
| Cost | from 48 thousand USD | ×4 | @DniproOfficial, @texBPLA, @payloadUAV +1 |
| modifications | 8 different modifications in "middle-strike" and "deep-strike" configurations | ×4 | @kcpn2014, @mil_hub, @payloadUAV +1 |
| in_service_since | autumn 2024 | ×3 | @texBPLA, @payloadUAV, @mil_hub |
| localization | 85%, drops to 55% with CRPA installed % | ×3 | @payloadUAV, @mil_hub, @kcpn2014 |
| Payload / warhead | from 20 to 60 kg | ×2 | @DniproOfficial, @kcpn2014 |
| base_platform | Chinese ZTK-150 | ×2 | @payloadUAV, @mil_hub |
| control_channels | analog radio link, digital, Starlink | ×2 | @payloadUAV, @mil_hub |
| distinguishing_feature | forward canards (absent on Shahed-136) | ×2 | @payloadUAV, @mil_hub |
| navigation | multi-channel CRPA antenna (procured abroad) | ×2 | @payloadUAV, @mil_hub |
| operator | SBU "Alpha" unit | ×2 | @warhistoryalconafter, @DniproOfficial |
| variants | 8 variants, long-range version and medium-strike version | ×2 | @warhistoryalconafter, @uav_tech |
| Speed | 180–200 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Speed | ≈ 150 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| Gross weight | several hundred | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Payload / warhead | up to 60 kg | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| Dimensions | length and wingspan ~2.5–3 m | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| appearance | Shahed-like (resembling a Shahed) | ×1 | @milinua |
| color | black and grey body | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| comms | radio, digital link or Starlink — optional | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| communication | radio, digital or Starlink — operator's choice | ×1 | @DniproOfficial |
| cost_with_crpa | 68000–73000 USD | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| design_note | has forward horizontal stabilizers, externally similar to Shahed-136/Geran-2 | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| development_start | late 2023 | ×1 | @DniproOfficial |
| engine_position | internal combustion engine in the tail | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| first_use_date | October 2024 | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| guidance | mid-course guidance, Starlink installation option | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| launch | from ground rail, solid-fuel booster acceleration | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| launch_platform | fixed ground launcher | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| layout | hybrid: tailless ("flying wing") plus forward horizontal stabilizer (canard), delta wing, wingtip fins | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| localization_level | 85 % | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| modifications | eight different modifications in "middle-strike" and "deep-strike" configurations | ×1 | @DniproOfficial |
| navigation | autopilot + satellite + inertial navigation, Starlink optional | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| operating_unit | SBU "Alpha" Special Operations Center | ×1 | @payloadUAV |
| operator | SBU "Alpha" Special Operations Center | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| origin | developed from the Chinese ZTK-150 prototype, external appearance retained, internals changed | ×1 | @DniproOfficial |
| quantity_destroyed | 2 units | ×1 | @icpbtrubicon |
| subtype_description | Deep Strike UAV | ×1 | @third_svitova |
| visual_feature | forward wings (canards) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| satellite guidance system (GPS) | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| solid-fuel rocket booster | ×2 | @uav_tech, @kcpn2014 |
| CRPA antenna | ×5 | @DniproOfficial, @VictoryDrones, @uav_tech +2 |
| Starlink | ×3 | @DniproOfficial, @payloadUAV, @mil_hub |
| ZTK-150 | ×2 | @warhistoryalconafter, @mil_hub |
| internal combustion engines (ICE) | ×2 | @uav_tech, @kcpn2014 |
| ZTK 150/Z150 | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| CRPA antennas | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| inertial navigation system (INS) | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
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