Ukraine has wrecked more than 100,000 Russian vehicles by hitting the roads, and this new drone is built for that job
The fixed-wing Baton is built to cut Russian supply lines, according to the association that showed it.
Ukraine has destroyed over 100,000 Russian vehicles by attacking roads and railways, according to recent reports. The innovative Baton strike drone is specifically designed to disrupt Russian logistics, targeting firing positions, supply routes, and other logistical assets up to 90 kilometers away. Baton can remain airborne for 50 minutes, traveling at a speed of 105 kilometers per hour, with a maximum speed of 140 kilometers per hour.
It operates at altitudes ranging from 150 to 500 meters, with a ceiling of 1,500 meters. The drone can launch from a catapult under ground-station control, taking about 15 minutes to prepare. Once it reaches a target within a 2-kilometer range, Baton locks onto it and flies autonomously to its target. The drone's cruising speed covers approximately 87 kilometers in 50 minutes, which is close to its 90-kilometer stated range.
This range is a one-way distance at near-full endurance. Baton carries video and communication capabilities, navigating routes autonomously with real-time positioning. This drone is a significant addition to Ukraine's arsenal in targeting Russian military logistics.
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