The Armed Forces of Ukraine could shoot down the Belarusian single-use Chekan drone for the first time.
What is known
Photos of the remnants of the drone appeared on the network. It is difficult to recognize the exact model, but it is reported that this is the Chekan loitering ammunition, which was introduced about a year ago.
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"Chekan" is a one-time tactical droneapplication, which takes off with the help of a launcher. It is used to destroy lightly armored vehicles, manpower, artillery and shelters. The range is 25 km from the starting point.
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A kamikaze drone can carry a high-explosive fragmentation orcumulative ammunition. The maximum takeoff weight of the drone is 12 kg, and the weight of the warhead is approximately 2 kg. The device has a cruising speed of 90 km / h. In the guidance mode, "Chekan" can rise to a height of up to 200 m. Also, the UAV is used for aerial reconnaissance from a height of up to 350 m.
Source: @bochkala_war
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