The Tupolev Tu-143 Rejs or Tupolev M-143 is an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, used for reconnaissance, it was developed by OKB Tupolev. In 1976 it entered service with the Soviet armed forces and was called WR-3. Out of the Sovietunion, the WR-3 was used by East Germany as well.
One of the remaining Tu-143 is based at the airport near the Megasport-Arena in Moscow.
Specifications[]
Crew | Unmanned |
Engine | Klimov TR3-117 |
Wingspan | 2.24 m |
Length | 8.06 m |
Height | 1.54 m |
Launch weight | 1,230 kg |
Maximum speed | 950 km/h ( 590 mph ) |
Range | 200 km |
Service ceiling | 5,000 m ( 16,400 ft ) |
Armament | This aircraft don´t has armament |
Take-off method |
Rocket Assisted Take-off |