Ukraine's answer to Russia's new jet-powered drones takes a Shahed-like form
The unnamed turbojet drone was filmed attacking a Geran-5, which is reported to fly at speeds of up to 373 mph.
Ukraine's new interceptor drone, resembling the Iranian Shahed drone, is being deployed to counter Russia's advanced Geran-5 jet-powered drones. The interceptor, launched from a rail catapult, showcases a delta-wing design equipped with a turbojet engine, setting it apart from previous quadcopter models. The drone's thermal camera captured a winged target with a heat signature on its tail, confirming the target's turbojet propulsion.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the successful deployment of the interceptor, stating that it had already been used to destroy a Geran-5. The drone is designed to defend against jet-powered Shaheds, a term colloquially used to describe Russia's long-range loitering munitions based on Iranian designs.
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