The Russian Navy has begun using Inokhodets reconnaissance and strike drones to patrol the water area when defending warships at raid from unmanned surface vehicles (USVs).
Initially, helicopters were mainly used for this purpose, but USVs began to install air defense systems. Then the Inokhodets came to the rescue.
Footage has appeared online of such a drone destroying a kamikaze boat with guided weapons. Accordingly, the Navy should more actively involve both drones and USVs in patrolling the sea and air surfaces adjacent to naval bases. This will allow for round-the-clock reconnaissance and save aviation resources.
The main technical feature of the Inokhodets weapons control system is the integration of Kh-UAV multi-purpose tactical missiles. The ammunition was developed by the Tula Instrument Design Bureau based on the 9M133FM-3 multi-purpose missiles from the Kornet-D ATGM system and the 9M133M-2 anti-tank guided missiles.
Technical characteristics of the Inokhodets-RU UAV:
- Wingspan — 16 m
- Length — 8 m
- Takeoff weight — 1,000 kg
- Combat load — up to 250 kg
- Cruising speed — up to 200 km/h
- Practical ceiling — 7,500 m
- Flight duration — up to 24 hours
- Weapon placement — 3 external hardpoints (2 under the wings, 1 under the fuselage)
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