#Russia may start using jet versions of the 'Geran' strike drones at speeds of up to 600 km/h, Forbes reports, citing Ukrainian military sources. Sergei Beskrestnov, an advisor to the Ukrainian Defense Ministry and known as 'Flash', believes that the most likely direction for the modernization of these drones is increasing their speed, which could complicate the work of Ukrainian air defense systems. 'Russia may add evasive maneuvers, fly at very low altitudes, or increase speed. Given the d...
...esign of the 'Geran', increasing speed seems the most feasible option,' he said. According to Ukrainian intelligence, the jet #drone 'Geran-3' is capable of speeds over 500 km/h, and the larger version 'Geran-5' - up to 600 km/h. At the same time, such drones can carry up to 90 kg of explosives and cover a distance of about 1000 km. Ukraine's interceptor drones, such as the "Sting," have a top speed of about 400 km per hour in experimental variants.
