The Ukrainian Defense Forces have been using American Switchblade 300 kamikaze drones for almost a year.However, the video with
What is known
For the first time about the use of Switchblade 300 becameknown at the end of May 2022, about two months after the official announcement of the inclusion of loitering ammunition in the military aid package. Then, with a short interval, two short videos appeared at once.
First, the Armed Forces showed a video filmed onthe camera of the kamikaze drone itself. Later footage appeared with the launcher. The new video shows both the launch of the Switchblade 300 and the destruction of targets.
Loitering ammunition developed by the Americanby AeroVironment. It has a weight of 2.5 kg, is capable of speeds of 100 km/h in flight and 160 km/h in attack. The cost of one kamikaze drone is $6,000.