Russian-made Kamikaze Drone ZALA Lancet |
International Military - Russia is known to have a kamikaze drone similar to the ZALA Lancet. This drone itself is a strategic defense equipment from Russia that plays a role in offensive missions. And now it is known that the ZALA Lancet is being tested in the Ukrainian field.
Quoted from armyrecognition.com, the ZALA Lancet was used in attacking several Ukrainian military posts. Such vehicles and ranpur were targeted by the Russian ZALA Lancet. However, the Russian side itself has not released the impact of the results of the attack carried out by the ZALA Lancet.
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If the deployment of the ZALA Lancet is successful, then this Russian defense system is quite capable and qualified. Quoting from bulgarianmilitary.com, the ZALA Lancet belongs to the type of Loitering munition. From its type, which includes loitering munitions, the ZALA Lancet can store warheads.
In addition to the warhead, there is also an active camera sensor in the ZALA Lancet which makes it easier to see. Especially visually in real time in the ZALA Lancet technology.
As a result, the ZALA Lancet is included in the main defense system under the name of the kamikaze drone. Quoting from zala-aero.com, the ZALA Lancet turns out to have a fairly long flight endurance. And the ZALA Lancet's flight endurance is up to 40 minutes in the air.
From this long endurance, the ZALA Lancet also has a fairly ideal flight speed. It is also explained in the information that the ZALA Lancet is able to fly at a fairly fast speed. It is known that the ZALA Lancet's flying speed can reach 80-110 km/h.
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Then in terms of weight the ZALA Lancet turns out to be quite light and only 12 kg. This means that the ZALA Lancet's dimensional weight is the advantage of this kamikaze drone. Although it is quite light, the warhead on the ZALA Lancet is able to carry a weight of about 3kg.
And the ZALA Lancet warhead is quite large and quite powerful. Therefore the ZALA Lancet can attack and destroy armored vehicles. Especially the MBT defense equipment can be destroyed by the ZALA Lancet.
Not to mention that the ZALA Lancet can also target high-value targets. Like vital objects at the airport and some other objects can be destroyed by the ZALA Lancet. Moreover, from concrete targets and bunkers can be attacked by ZALA Lancet which can cause fatal damage.
However, from a series of sophistication the ZALA Lancet can be fatal for some medium-sized targets. There is information that the flying radius of the ZALA Lancet can reach 40 km. And there are claims that the ZALA Lancet's cruising range can be extended to more than 40 km and above.
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From this radius, the ZALA Lancet can perform precision attacks. In addition, there is information that the ZALA Lancet itself has been operationalized and used in combat. Like the battle in Syria and most recently in Ukraine already using the ZALA Lancet.
With the use of the ZALA Lancet, this defense system is believed to have qualified sophistication. Previously explained from the eurasiantimes.com page, Russian kamikaze drones are difficult to detect. However, the explanation did not explain what type of Russian kamikaze drone was meant.
But there are allegations that the Russian kamikaze drone in question is the ZALA Lancet. And if it is true that the ZALA Lancet is difficult to detect by radar, then the plus point is in the ZALA Lancet and can be considered stealth.
But unfortunately if the speed of the ZALA Lancet is still low and the opportunity to be seen by the visuals is possible. As a result, the ZALA Lancet can still be detected when conditions are sunny and can be anticipated with MANPADS.
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In addition, the ZALA Lancet in a combat configuration can be equipped with a fairly advanced upstream. Starting from high explosive (HE) or HE fragmentation warheads, the ZALA Lancet can be equipped. To the extent that the ZALA Lancet is claimed to be able to carry out special sabotage missions.
Especially about the destruction can be done by ZALA Lancet. Moreover, there are claims that the ZALA Lancet can carry out assassination missions against high-value targets. That means the role of the ZALA Lancet is quite sophisticated in special and specific missions.
It should be noted that the ZALA Lancet has recently begun to pay special attention to the development of unmanned combat systems. It is known that the ZALA Lancet was unveiled at IDEX 2019 in Abu Dhabi. And currently the ZALA Lancet is still being used as a kamikaze drone by Russia.
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