Russia's supersonic guided missile UAV
Russia's new UAV model can attack targets deep in enemy territory thanks to its high speed and difficulty in being detected.
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A prototype combat UAV developed by Russia. Photo: Sputnik |
Russia is developing a long-range unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system capable of flying close to the ground at supersonic speeds, capable of attacking fixed and mobile targets deep inside enemy territory.SputnikFebruary 26quoted Mr. Alexander Nemov, deputy head of the research department at the Central Scientific Research Institute No. 30.
Russian military television revealed that this is a heavy UAV model, with flight characteristics similar to a hypersonic cruise missile, giving Moscow a strategic potential that no other country has. "This system can carry both unguided weapons such as bombs and rockets, as well as high-precision guided missiles," Mr. Nemov affirmed.
The ability to fly close to the ground allows UAVs to hide from radar, while supersonic speed gives enemy air defenses very little reaction time, as well as reducing the hit rate during penetration.
