The SkyFall drone will work in tandem with a reconnaissance UAV, hitting objects at a distance of 40 — 60 km, claims the developer.
Ukraine is developing a vertical take-off and landing kamikaze drone SkyFall, designed to destroy enemy armored vehicles and fortifications. This was told by a representative of the development company StarkDefence on the “Military” portal.
It is reported that the SkyFall unmanned complex includes a control station and 3-5 strike drones. Drones work in tandem with a reconnaissance UAV, which detects targets and is also used as a repeater if necessary. Thanks to the function of vertical take-off and landing, the new drone does not require special devices such as a catapult to launch.
SkyFall is expected to hit targets within 40 — 60 km. The main purpose of the drone — destruction of armored vehicles and strengthening of the enemy army. For this, the UAV was equipped with a 5-kilogram warhead, which can be high-explosive or high-explosive-cumulative. The Ukrainian-made optical guidance system will enable drones to target moving and stationary targets both during the day and at night. In addition, the UAV received a Ukrainian autopilot.
The UAV also has a combat mission cancellation function if the target has already been hit or has changed its location. In this case, the drone will return and, after recharging the battery, will be able to go on another mission. This option will make it possible to use drones more economically.
According to a StarkDefence representative, the SkyFall drone is currently undergoing internal testing. Developers test the homing system in various conditions, the warhead and security protocols.