Hand-launched, carrying RPG-26 cumulative charges and RShG-2 grenades: what the Russian "Strela" kamikaze drone is capable of

The aircraft-type UAV was developed by the Tula NPO "Strela"

Russian military personnel at the forefront have begun using the Strela aircraft-type kamikaze strike drone. The drone was developed by the Strela Research and Production Association.

A feature of the Strela is the ability to launch not only with a catapult, but also by hand when the crew climbs a small hill.

The mass of the drone's combat equipment can reach 3 kg. The drone is capable of carrying RPG-26 cumulative warheads, as well as thermobaric warheads of RShG-2, Borodach and RPO-M Shmel-M rocket-propelled grenades.

In the optical-electronic reconnaissance mode, the drone with an effective reflecting surface of about 0.01 - 0.02 m² can loiter for 1.5 hours and travel up to 35 km. In strike mode, the Strela kamikaze UAV has a range of up to 24 km.

Earlier www1.ru reported that a mobile refueling point had been developed for the Russian army. All equipment is placed in one container, which is installed on a KAMAZ-5350.

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