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SPYS
Copter-type · WIY Drones. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Platform — air | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Subclass | Copter-type | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Function | Defense | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| Role | Interceptor | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| Environment | Air — low altitude (up to 1000 m) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| WIY Drones | ×8 | @milinua, @VictoryDrones, @texBPLA +5 |
| Quantum Systems | ×3 | @mil_hub, @germesfpv, @RussianArms |
| Quantum WIY Industries | ×6 | @milinfolive, @third_svitova, @DefenderMedia +3 |
| Quantum Systems/WIY | ×1 | @payloadUAV |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 20–30 km ≠ sources disagree | ×6 | @yigal_levin, @rusengineer, @texBPLA +3 |
| Speed | up to 600 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×6 | @milinua, @VictoryDrones, @texBPLA +3 |
| Payload / warhead | ~300 g | ×6 | @yigal_levin, @mil_hub, @rusengineer +3 |
| Range | 12 km (range radius) | ×5 | @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms, @texBPLA +2 |
| Speed | 450 (operational) km/h | ×5 | @texBPLA, @mil_hub, @rusengineer +2 |
| Maximum speed | 600 (maximum in tests) km/h | ×5 | @texBPLA, @mil_hub, @rusengineer +2 |
| Payload / warhead | 0.3 kg | ×5 | @VictoryDrones, @texBPLA, @mil_hub +2 |
| flight_time | 5 minutes | ×3 | @mil_hub, @ShrikeNews, @DefenderMedia |
| propulsion | 4-motor electric powerplant (quadcopter) | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms, @mil_hub |
| Range | about 15 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @germesfpv, @RussianArms |
| Speed | up to 480 (previously stated 600) km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @RussianArms, @germesfpv |
| Flight altitude | up to 4 km | ×2 | @germesfpv, @RussianArms |
| autonomy | supports integration of autonomous takeoff and target-area delivery system | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @texBPLA |
| guidance | target guidance system | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @texBPLA |
| status | undergoing testing | ×2 | @germesfpv, @RussianArms |
| Speed | up to 500 km/h km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @DefenderMedia |
| Gross weight | ~300 g (warhead) | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Warhead | compact directional high-explosive charge or precision ramming | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| Cost | ~316 000 руб. | ×1 | @payloadUAV |
| aerodynamic_scheme | tailsitter | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| airframe | quadcopter type | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| batch_size | 50 pcs | ×1 | @rusengineer |
| capability | capable of catching jet-powered "Geran-5" drones | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| closing_speed | 600–800 km/h (relative closing speed) | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| guidance | autonomous takeoff and automated delivery to the target area using data from external radars or electro-optical detection stations | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| guidance takeoff | autonomous takeoff | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| guidance | automated delivery to the target area using data from external radars or electro-optical stations | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| guidance | radar-guided automatic target-area entry system + terminal guidance system | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| guidance | radar-guided automatic entry into target area; final stage — terminal guidance system | ×1 | @germesfpv |
| interception_videos | 1 video of a Geran-5 interception | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| launch_method | air launch from a carrier UAV (4 per wing, 8 total) | ×1 | @germesfpv |
| launch_mode | ground launch or launch from an air platform | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| launch_modes | ground launch or from an air platform (SPYS); hand launch from a portable launcher (SPYS HL) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| launch_modes | ground launch, air platform launch, hand launch from a portable launcher (SPYS HL) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| launch_modes | from ground launchers or from airborne carrier platforms | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| launch_modes | from the ground, by hand, from air platforms | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| launch_option | "pistol" launch | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| launch_options | from the ground, air platform, aircraft, helicopter; portable launcher with target acquisition screen | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| launch_options | ground launchers or airborne carrier platforms | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| presentation_date | July 2026 | ×1 | @germesfpv |
| production_batch | first batch of 50 vehicles delivered to units for testing | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| propulsion | jet engine | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| propulsion | propeller-driven | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| propulsion_type | propeller-driven | ×1 | @ShrikeNews |
| purpose | interception of jet-powered drones | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| quantity_per_carrier | 8 (4 per carrier wing) pcs | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| role | interceptor drone | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| speed_max | ~600 km/h (tests) | ×1 | @yigal_levin |
| status | new experimental jet model | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| warhead_type | compact directional high-explosive charge or precision ramming | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| first batch | 50 vehicles delivered to units for combat testing | ×1 | @texBPLA |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Autonomy and connectivity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Autonomous in task (human-out-of-the-loop) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| Onboard AI | Automatic target tracking | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Navigation | Operator (manual) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×1 | @DefenderMedia |
| SAR (synthetic aperture radar) | ×1 | @germesfpv |
| Motor-G | ×1 | @mil_hub |
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