An ultra-polyvalent drone
Taking its name from the nasty of the film “La Petite Sirène” by Disney, the device is therefore “adapted to sabotage and recognition operations under the difficult conditions of river networks and leading water areas”, as confirmed by the association of Ukrainian engineers.
He will also be able to carry out transport missions, for example by taking an unmanned aerial drone on board (UAV), in order to arrive in remote places from the front. But also to hang optical and thermal cameras to his telescopic mast, to carry out recognition missions on enemy banks, by sending very precise images in real time.
Finally, it can be used as “Kamikaze drone but on water”, as explained by the Ukrainian news site specializing in militarnyi military issues. An explosive charge of two kilograms could then be taken on board, which could be triggered remotely, in order to target Russian aquatic boats or infrastructure. A charge that could even reach nine kilos, according to the specialized media The Defender, cited by TF1.
This year, kyiv had already deployed an aquatic drone, named Black Widow 2, With similar characteristics, up to 40 km/h, with a range of 10 km.
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