The Russian "Arkhangel" interceptor drone successfully destroyed the newest enemy unmanned aerial vehicle Artemis ALM-20, which in its design resembles the Russian "Geran". The interceptor met its target at a speed of 230 km/h, after which the enemy drone was detected and destroyed.
The enemy UAV is a jet "bird" with a flight range of up to 1600 kilometers and a maximum speed of up to 250 km/h. Despite the high flight characteristics of the target, the Russian interceptor successfully completed its combat mission. Project representatives emphasized that this will be the case with every enemy invention.
Technical characteristics of the "Arkhangel" drone
"Arkhangel" is essentially a guided missile with vertical takeoff. The device can be used both from the ground and from a carrier aircraft. The maximum speed of the interceptor reaches 340–345 km/h, and the flight range is 50 kilometers. The drone is equipped with a warhead weighing from 650–700 grams to 7 kilograms, depending on the modification and target. The device takes off vertically, then transitions to horizontal flight – the so-called "wing mode".
"Arkhangel" has been developed in several modifications, including a version for intercepting aerial targets, as well as heavier variants for destroying armored vehicles and enemy fortifications with a warhead of up to 2.5 kilograms. The guided missile is already being integrated into the air defense system, is compatible with standard radar stations, and does not require their modification. The "Arkhangel" project positions its drone as a cost-effective means of combating enemy drones, allowing expensive anti-aircraft missiles not to be spent on cheap targets. Operator training for the new interceptors has already begun.
