A range of ‘Lastivka’ fixed-wing strike drones was unveiled on the state marketplace Brave1 Market, and is already being used in the combat zone. The drones are available with an electric motor or an internal combustion engine. This is reported by Defender Media, citing the manufacturer.
The drones are designed to engage targets at ranges from 100 to 270 km and can carry between 3 and 4 kg of explosive payload, depending on the variant.
The ‘Lastivka E’ variant is fitted with an electric motor and has already been codified. The developers offer two configuration options: a daytime camera with a digital video signal, or a thermal imaging camera.
According to the manufacturer, the drone’s cruising speed is 80 km/h and its endurance is up to 60 minutes. The stated operational range exceeds 100 km, and the payload is more than 3 kg.
The developers also said they are preparing another electric version of the ‘Lastivka’ for codification, with a range that will exceed 200 km.
The internal combustion engine version of the ‘Lastivka’ has a cruising speed of 120 km/h and can remain airborne for up to 150 minutes, the developers note. Its stated operational range reaches 270 km. Like the electric model, it is launched using a catapult.
According to the manufacturer, the internal combustion engine variant has not yet undergone codification. At present it can carry up to 4 kg, but the developers are preparing tests of models with increased payload capacity.
The drone with a daytime camera costs about UAH 152,000, while the version with a thermal imaging camera costs roughly UAH 180,000. Electric models are also supplied as part of packages of 50 aircraft, which include a ground station and a catapult.
According to the manufacturer, the drones are awaiting inclusion in DOT-Chain Defence. After that, they plan to make them available to order through the ‘Army of Drones. Bonus’ programme.
Recently, Brave1 Market added the option to order drones for individual tasks. Service personnel can choose around 17 parameters to customise the system to their own needs.