"Kalashnikov" for the first time showed the automated complex "Kalitka-KA" to the public, which has already destroyed more than 200 drones in three months of use.
The complex with a 7.62-mm PKT machine gun is designed for round-the-clock combat against reconnaissance and attack UAVs at low and extremely low altitudes.
According to the concern, depending on the type of target, the effectiveness of the complex is estimated by military personnel at 70–100%. Among the targets hit are aircraft-type and multirotor reconnaissance drones, repeaters, kamikaze drones, including jet-powered devices, as well as FPV drones.
The complex combines a rotating mount for the PKT, an optoelectronic unit with two daytime cameras and a rangefinder, as well as an electronic turret control system. A thermal imager is optionally installed. The operator works from a remote control. "Kalitka-KA" is available in a stationary version and a mobile version based on a production pickup truck.
Russian military personnel use the complexes to protect artillery positions, command posts, assault group movement routes, and logistics support.
According to the concern, "Kalitka-KA" has been used there for the second year, and the accumulated experience is planned to be used in creating protection systems for transport and critical infrastructure, industrial facilities, educational and healthcare institutions.