Ukraine downs Russian Orlan drone with strike FPV payload
Ukrainian forces destroyed a Russian Orlan “mothership” drone, used by the aggressor as a carrier for strike FPV drones, marking the first such takedown, as reported by the 118th Separate Mechanized Brigade on their Facebook page on Aug. 22.
The drone was equipped with two kamikaze drones under its wings.
The operation was carried out by anti-aircraft gunners of the 118th Brigade. They neutralized the enemy Orlan drone, previously used repeatedly for reconnaissance, but this was the first instance of destroying this type of drone with such a payload.
Previously, Defence Express reported that the German company Quantum Systems is developing a new carrier drone for Ukraine’s Defense Forces, named Sparta, with a range of 200 kilometers.
The Sparta can carry various payloads, including cameras or other systems, enabling its use for reconnaissance.
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