المطورون الأوكرانيون يُجرون اختبارات جوية لطائرة درون مُصممة لاعتراض الأهداف الجوية

Ukrainian developers have conducted flight tests of a jet drone designed for intercepting air targets. The Bullet unmanned aerial vehicle system, intended for combatting enemy reconnaissance and attack drones and helicopters, was showcased in a recent video. The drone was seen taking off from a concrete pavement, maneuvering in-flight, and landing. The telemetry data revealed that the drone reached a speed of approximately 130 km/h during the flight. Although this speed is insufficient for intercepting air targets, considering the use of a jet engine, the actual maximum speed can be significantly higher. The drone was equipped with a camera similar to those found in FPV drones. The total cost of the system, which includes a ground control station and five aircraft, is UAH 5.8 million ($140,000).

Ukrainian developers are also working on anti-aircraft drones capable of striking targets at operational and tactical depths of over 100 kilometers. The drones are designed to multitask, with a focus on countering enemy drones. Equipped with an electric motor, these drones can reach speeds of up to 180 km/h, allowing them to intercept Russian Orlan-10, Zala, and Lancet UAVs. While full-fledged models of these anti-aircraft drones are still undergoing testing, Ukrainian engineers have successfully adapted common FPV copters for similar tasks. The Ukrainian military has already achieved successful results on the battlefield and in the rear by using these adapted drones and implementing effective detection and interception tactics. In recent months, Ukrainian drones have destroyed multiple Russian reconnaissance aircraft, including ZALA, Orlan-10, and the Lancet loitering munition.

ملخص الأخبار

• The news was reported by the Military Journal Telegram channel.
• Ukrainian developers introduced a model of a barrage munition striking targets at 100+ kilometers depth.
• Adapted common FPV copters for tasks while full-fledged models of anti-aircraft drones are still undergoing testing.