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Kalashnikov is perhaps best known for their long-running series of rifles, but recently, the Russian defense manufacturer has been making headlines with a variety of forward looking contraptions. The company recently revealed neural network-controlled gun turrets, a 4.5 ton mech, and an electric vehicle with "retro" styling that is (theoretically) supposed to compete with Tesla. Now, at a time when authorities around the world are worried about nefarious uses for cheap, mass produced drones, Kalashnikov decided to stop beating around the bush and make a dedicated suicide drone. The company's press release claims that the "KUB-UAV," which was made in cooperation with Zala Aero Group, can fly for 30 minutes at up to 80 miles an hour, deliver a "payload" of up to 3kg, and is shorter than 4 feet along its longest edge. While it made no mention of costs, the drone appears to be significantly cheaper than your average guided missile system, and Kalashnikov mentions that it's "noiseless," easy to launch, and easy to handle. Thanks to New Atlas for the tip.
Check out a video of the kamikaze drone here.
Sergey Chemezov, Rostec CEO: "The charge on this complex is delivered to the target, regardless of its secrecy and terrain, both small and at high altitudes. This is a very accurate and most effective weapon that is very difficult to fight with using traditional air defense systems."
Check out a video of the kamikaze drone here.
Sergey Chemezov, Rostec CEO: "The charge on this complex is delivered to the target, regardless of its secrecy and terrain, both small and at high altitudes. This is a very accurate and most effective weapon that is very difficult to fight with using traditional air defense systems."