The Armed Forces of Ukraine shot down another Russian Orlan-10 drone. But this time they managed to eliminate
What is known
Orlan-10 is a reconnaissance level drone,which is also used to correct artillery fire. However, the Russians have created a strike version of the drone, equipping it with two bomb containers.
#Ukraine:A rather unusual Orlan-10 drone fell down recently, reportedly downed by Ukrainian EW systems.
This type is adapted for targeting ground targetsand carries 4x OFSP HE-FRAG bomblets in special underwing pods. Only a couple of Orlan bombers were shot down since Feb 24th. pic.twitter.com/PIxwBaEw0r
— ???????? Ukraine Weapons Tracker (@UAWeapons) January 5, 2023
It is this configuration of an unmanned aerial vehicle that was recently shot down by the Ukrainian military. Due to the presence of two containers "Orlan-10" can carry four 40-mm bombs.