In Russia, the development of a system to protect helicopters from kamikaze drones has begun. According to the idea, new methods should provide helicopters with protection during combat sorties.
Pilots will evade drone attacks using speed superiority, but experts call onboard electronic warfare systems the main means of counteraction.
Honored test pilot Hero of Russia Igor Malikov noted that it is not easy for the crew to visually notice a small drone. In addition, the helicopter's radar practically does not see it.
The danger of a UAV is that it can get into the rotor. In case of rotor imbalance, you need to land urgently, but what if you are over enemy territory? It is necessary to develop a methodology for dealing with drones for helicopters. And machines must be provided with appropriate electronic warfare systems.
Earlier www1.ru reported that the Osoed hunter drone was developed in Russia. The novelty is equipped with a special mechanism that shoots a net from a distance of several meters, covering enemy equipment.
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