The Orion medium-altitude reconnaissance and strike unmanned aerial vehicle is capable of effectively repelling attacks by enemy unmanned boats in the Black Sea. This was written by military expert Sergei Marzhetsky.
In the skies over the Black Sea, the medium-altitude Orion is able to maximize its potential not only as a scout, but also as a destroyer. For example, as a carrier of "Product 305" or Kh-39 missiles.
According to him, the payload of the Orion is 200 kg, which allows it to carry 1-2 missiles. Marzhetsky suggested using the Orion as a carrier for kamikaze drones. These may include Lancets or Scalpels, he added.
Thus, the Orion could destroy several unmanned boats in one sortie without endangering military personnel.
What is known about the Orion UAV
The website of Kronstadt states that the UAV is equipped with an autonomous radar coordinate determination system. It allows the aircraft to take off and land in the absence of satellite navigation or the operation of enemy electronic warfare systems.
Information about the operation of the Orion systems and data received from sensors are displayed on automated operator workstations. Thanks to its low acoustic signature, the device can conduct silent surveillance.
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