The Granat-4 unmanned aerial vehicle has high technical characteristics and is a modern solution for artillery guidance. This was stated by the Kalashnikov concern.BP
Equipped with a camera with a thermal imager, the "Granat" is capable of performing tasks in various conditions, providing effective target designation.
The maximum flight range of the UAV is up to 55 km with a duration of up to 8 hours. "Granat-4" can operate at altitudes from 500 to 2000 meters. The target designation range reaches 3 km, which allows you to accurately aim fire weapons at the target. A crew of six soldiers is required to control the drone.
"Granat-4" is ready for use in just 15 minutes. Launching is carried out using a catapult, which ensures a quick response and high mobility in combat conditions.
Earlier www1.ru reported that Russian military invented a unique periscope with a thermal imager for observation.
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