Ukrainian military landed a rare Russian Orlan-30 UAV, it can illuminate targets and fly up to 300 km
By: Myroslav Trinko | 06.08.2022, 09:39
Ukrainian volunteer @zapustit_romana published a photo of a rare Russian Orlan-30 drone.
What we know
"Bird" was shot down by the 54th separate mechanized brigade. This is the most modern Russian UAV. It is a modified version of the Orlan-10.
The drone has an increased takeoff weight of up to 27 kg. This allows Orlan-30 to carry up to 8 kg of payload. For example, an image stabilization camera, electronic reconnaissance and bearing devices, radiation background measurement facilities, etc. Such UAV can be used as a laser designator-detector. That is, the drone can illuminate targets. The maximum flight speed of Orlan-30 reaches 150 km/h. It can fly up to 300 km and stay in the air for up to 5 hours.
Source: @zapustit_romana, armyinform
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