| Developers: | Simbirsk Design Bureau (SKB) |
| Date of the premiere of the system: | April 2024 |
| Branches: | MILITARY INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX |
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Main article: Military drones in Russia
2024
Use of the Piranha-13 FPV drone in the RWT area
In July 2024, the Russian armed forces adopted a new model of the Piranha-13 FPV-drone, capable of performing remote mining functions. Designed specifically for use during a special military operation, this unmanned aerial vehicle significantly expands the capabilities of the Russian military in the field of remote installation of minefields.
According to Military Review, Piranha-13 differs from its predecessors - Piranha-7 and Piranha-10 - in its increased carrying capacity, reaching 15 kg of payload. This allows the drone to carry one to two different types of mines, making it an effective tool for carrying out mining operations.
The representative of the development company stressed that in a day with the help of Piranha-13, it is possible to block all enemy supply routes within a radius of 10 kilometers. This indicates the high efficiency of the new drone in solving tactical tasks to limit the mobility of the enemy.
The development of Piranha-13 was initiated at the request of servicemen of one of the units participating in a special military operation. Initially, it was required to create an FPV drone capable of delivering two thermobaric shells or an anti-tank mine over a distance of 10 km with the ability to return. As a result of six months of work, engineers created a drone that exceeded the initial requirements - Piranha-13 is capable of carrying cargo weighing 15 kg for a distance of up to 15 km.
In addition to the main task of mining the area, the new drone is also used to deliver ammunition and food to the front line, which significantly expands its tactical use. This makes it possible to increase the efficiency of logistics operations in the zone of a special military operation.[1]
The use of kamikaze drone hybrids and aircraft-type drones in the RWT zone
The Russian army began to use hybrids of kamikaze drones and aircraft-type drones in the zone of a special military operation. In July 2024, a representative of the Simbirsk Design Bureau said that the symbiosis of the Piranha FPV drones and an aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicle is already used in hostilities. These drones can simultaneously carry other drones, drop them and operate as repeaters.
According to TASS, aircraft-type drones can fly more than 50 km away, which significantly increases their range. They also fly at an altitude inaccessible to many radars and electronic warfare systems. Thus, the symbiosis of Piranha drones and unmanned aerial vehicles of the aircraft type becomes an effective tool in a modern military operation.
The representative of the design bureau clarified that the use of these drones requires careful configuration and skill of a professional pilot. The equipment must work flawlessly for successful tasks. Aircraft drones land FPV drones over long distances, allowing them to attack targets beyond the reach of traditional methods. Combining the capabilities of kamikaze drones and aircraft-type drones provides greater flexibility and multifunctionality in combat.
Piranha FPV drones belong to small unmanned aircraft and are capable of carrying a load of 5 kg or higher. They are designed to destroy ground equipment, fortifications, trenches and enemy supply facilities. These drones are characterized by high maneuverability and the ability to deliver point strikes, which makes them indispensable in modern combat conditions.[2]
Start of serial production of Piranha-10 drones
In early April 2024, the Simbirsk Design Bureau, created in the Ulyanovsk Region, announced the start of mass production of fully Russian Piranya-10 unmanned aerial vehicles. These drones are successfully used in the area of a special operation, including to destroy ground equipment.
Piranha-10 refers to drones of the FPV (First Person View) type: the device is equipped with a camera, the image from which is broadcast to a remote operator. The weight of the drone, along with the battery pack, is approximately 1.94 kg, and the weight of the payload varies from 2 to 4.5 kg. The flight range reaches 15 km, the maximum speed is 140 km/h.
According to the developers, the architecture of the Piranha-10 drone provides the ability to flexibly adjust to the needs of the customer. A total of 64 configurations are available. The UAV, in particular, can be equipped with a night vision camera, a thermal imaging camera, a reset system and a rotary camera. Thus, a standard drone is capable of three main tasks: one-way flight (kamikaze), homecoming flight (with a jettison system), and reconnaissance. The drone can hit ground equipment, the cost of which is hundreds of times higher than the cost of the drone itself, as well as dugouts, trenches and enemy supply facilities.
According to TASS, referring to information received from the Simbirsk Design Bureau, the production of Piranha-10 devices is completely localized in Russia. Output reaches several hundred units per day.
 | We have long passed the step of transferring production to the Russian Federation - we have two branches in Ulyanovsk, where continuous production cycles are carried out every day. Production capacity - from 300 pieces per day, - said the bureau.[3] |  |
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