Hunter (reconnaissance and strike complex)

2024: Product Announcement

In Russia, a new Hunter reconnaissance and strike complex is presented, designed to destroy sea and flying drones. The presentation of the complex, developed by the Belarusian design bureau "Unmanned Helicopters," took place on June 6, 2024 in Moscow.

The complex includes two unmanned helicopters equipped with a 7.62 mm machine gun turret, two launchers for eight unguided aircraft missiles and 16 anti-tank bombs. Helicopters can carry a payload of up to 200 kg, and their maximum takeoff weight is 750 kg. Helicopters can reach a cruising speed near the surface of up to 160/h and a maximum speed of up to 190 km/h. The flight ceiling is 3500 meters, and the flight duration is up to 6 hours, - said the designer of the developer Vladimir Chudakov.

source = KB Unmanned helicopters

He noted that the main task of the Hunter complex is to search for and destroy naval and flying drones, armored vehicles and enemy manpower. The complex is equipped with a navigation equipment system, an optical-electronic system and an on-board defense system, which allows you to operate effectively at any time of the day. According to the developer, the complex can also be used to protect the state border, situational monitoring, reconnaissance and adjustment of fire.

Chudakov stressed that the Hunter complex received new mechanics and electronics, including updated software that is optimized for finding and destroying surface sea drones. The complex includes a ground control station, a ground flight support station and two transport platforms.

According to military experts, the introduction of such complexes will significantly strengthen Russia's defense capabilities in the fight against modern threats. The developers emphasize that the new complex will be especially useful in conditions of increased drone activity in various regions of the world.^[1]

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