Estonian-made interceptor drone with top speed of 500 km/h undergoes testing in Ukraine – photo
Estonian defence company Alatyr Group has tested the P4P, an interceptor drone which uses rocket and electric propulsion, in Ukraine.
Source: Alatyr Group, which has posted a video of the trials
Details: Alatyr Group says the drone can reach speeds of more than 500 km/h. According to the company, it can intercept jet-powered targets, including Russian Geran-3 drones.
The P4P is equipped with four electric motors and relies on rocket thrust to quickly approach its target. Ukrainian military news outlet Militarnyi reported that the interceptor drone has undergone testing in Ukraine.
Quote from Alatyr Group: "The system is designed around hybrid rocket-electric interception for high-speed aerial threats exceeding 500 km/h, including jet-powered targets such as the Geran-3."
More details: The P4P design offers high aerodynamic efficiency at high speeds during horizontal flight.
Background: Ukrainska Pravda previously reported that the Estonian company Frankenburg Technologies had released footage of tests of its Mark I missile in an air-to-air configuration. The Ukrainian military has also posted footage of tests of the Litavr interceptor drone.
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