Visually, the drone that hit russian R-416GM radio communication station resembles Polish Warmate drone, but with notable differences. The Warmate drone’s tail fins point upwards, whereas the drone in the video has downward-pointing fins. Moreover, calling this drone new is inaccurate since it has been in active use since 2022. Its operator interface also differs from the one shown in the video of the Pantsir air defense system’s destruction.
Ukrainian RAM II UAV, actively used by the Armed Forces of Ukraine, features a similar V-shaped tail design. However, the appearance and operator interface confirm that this is not the RAM II kamikaze drone
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This context indicates that this is indeed a new development with several advantageous characteristics. Notably, it exhibits high resistance to interference, maintaining high-quality image transmission from the kamikaze drone even in the terminal phase. Additionally, its impressive range suggests that the R-416GM Granit-M system was likely not deployed near the front line.
Furthermore, the second strike merits attention, as the targeting mark remains stable while the drone attempts to correct its error. This could indicate the use of automatic target tracking, suggesting sophisticated solutions that enhance the weapon’s effectiveness.
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