Russia’s deadly kamikaze drone bomb
RUSSIA has unveiled a deadly kamikaze drone which destroys its targets with a 6lb bomb.
The latest precision weapon from arms giant Kalashnikov “delivers explosives to any terrain, bypassing air defence systems”.
With a maximum flying time of 30 minutes, the KYB (Cube) drone has apparently “successfully completed” trials.
It was showcased at the international IBEX arms exhibition held in Dubai.
Footage shows the unmanned military drone exploding as it reaches its target.
Boasted
Measuring 4ft by 3ft, it flies at speeds of between 50 and 80mph, Kalashnikov claims.
Russia has boasted that the drone is capable of being launched covertly.
It can also fly noiselessly and has been praised for its ease of handling.
“This is an extremely precise and very effective weapon, incredibly hard to fight by traditional air defence systems,” said Sergey Chemezov, head of Rostec, a Russian state giant in charge of the development of strategic arms companies. “The explosive can be delivered to target, regardless of how well hidden it is.”
He said the weapon operates “regardless of hidden terrains, at both high and low altitude”.
The drone was developed by ZALA Aero, a daughter company of Kalashnikov Concern. Russia also boasted it has begun supplying Kalashnikov AK103 third-generation assault rifles to Saudi Arabia under a contract signed in 2017.
They are also poised to agree the joint production of the AK103 in Saudi Arabia.