A new anti-drone system, assembled from six Kalashnikov assault rifles and Chinese Type 56s, was demonstrated in Vietnam. The complex is designed to combat small-sized drones and is capable of creating dense barrage fire against low-flying targets. The development was showcased during a demonstration of prospective anti-UAV countermeasures.
The system consists of six assault rifles mounted on a common platform with a single aiming mechanism. The device allows firing from all barrels simultaneously, increasing the probability of hitting fast-moving targets at low altitudes.
When firing bursts from several barrels at once, a wide area of effect is created, which is especially important when repelling mass drone attacks.
Some of the weapons in the system are Type 56s, which are considered an unlicensed copy of the Soviet AK-47 assault rifle. It was adopted by the People's Liberation Army of China in 1956 and became one of the most mass-produced small arms in Asia.
The use of six assault rifles significantly increases the density of fire compared to conventional small arms. This allows the system to compensate for limited accuracy when firing at small and maneuverable aerial targets.