Translated with AI from the Russian original.
Russian military personnel on the front lines have begun using Molniya strike drones. The drone, developed by the Kronstadt company, is capable of accelerating to 800 km/h and becoming a problem for enemy air defense forces.
The drone has a wing that folds out in flight and a V-shaped tail. The fuselage of the Molniya has a curved upper surface and an almost flat lower surface.
The design of the nose indicates the use of a radio-transparent fairing. In the central part of the product, there is an air intake recessed into the fuselage. The nozzle is made flat with a V-shaped cut.
According to information in open sources, the drone is launched from a carrier, and the landing method is currently unknown. The Molniya UAV can also conduct reconnaissance or electronic warfare, as well as act as a target designator.
Tactical and technical characteristics of the Molniya UAV:
- Length - 1.5 m
- Wingspan - 1.2 m
- Payload - 5-7 kg
- Engine - turbojet power plant
- Speed - 700-800 km/h
Earlier www1.ru reported that the Russian Armed Forces created a miniature wheeled drone to blow up enemy fortified areas. The platform is capable of delivering a TM-62 mine to the enemy's dugout and blowing it up.
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