Why “Shakhed” is so loud and what are the differences between black models – the opinion of an expert

The Russians erase the markings on the “Shakhed” attack drones, so that it is impossible to establish the country of origin of the components. However, it is possible to distinguish which drones were assembled in Russia and which were manufactured in Iran.

Andriy Kulchytskyi, the head of the military research laboratory of the Kyiv Research Institute of Forensic Sciences (KNDISE), told this exclusively for News. .LIVE.

Why “Shahed” sounds like a lawnmower

According to the expert, the reason for the strong sound from “Shaheds” is the use of general-purpose engines, which are typical for household appliances. 

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“I'm also surprised that they didn't install mufflers.  Maybe a loss of power, maybe other issues,” —  said Kulchytskyi.

Also, the expert said that Russian modifications of “Shakheds”, such as “Geranium-2”, differ in design, which makes it difficult to identify the manufacturers of some components.

“Carbon and unpainted black body — this the Russian “Shaheed”, which is marked with the letter “K”. The spare parts and components have been changed there, because it is a Russian assembly. In Iran, it was called “Shaheed-136”, and the Russians define it as “Geranium 2”, &mdash ; added the head of the military research laboratory.

He emphasized that the origin of drones is determined by markings, however, the Russians erase the markings on some drones so that it is not possible to establish the manufacturer of the components.