The first batch of serial drones "Orion" will enter the army before the end of the year
As the general director explained, an initial batch is currently being prepared for delivery to the armed forces. drones under a contract concluded with the Ministry of Defense. The company set up mass production drones and is working on the creation of large-scale production. The first batch for the Russian army will be ready and delivered before the end of this year.
- Bogatikov explained, adding that each kit will include from 3 to 6 drones, depending on the tasks.
As previously reported, the Orion reconnaissance UAV of a long duration was created as part of the Rocket Launcher, under a contract with the Ministry of Defense. The reconnaissance drone was tested in Syria.
The maximum take-off weight of the drone is 1100 kg, the payload weight is 250 kg. The length of the apparatus is 8 m, the wingspan is 16 m, and the flight duration is 24 hours. On production samples, the Russian APD-110 / 120 engine with an AB-115 twin-blade propeller with a diameter of 1,9 meter should be installed. A set of reconnaissance equipment is installed on the drone.
To give Orion the functions of an impact UAV, OKB Aviaavtomatika LLC (Kursk) specifically for the UAV, a new aviation armament complex was developed, which includes three guided bombs - one 25 kg caliber and two 50 kg caliber. As part of the Army forum -2018 "company" Kronstadt "introduced a control unit specially developed for" Orion " weapons and a proprietary ammunition prototype weighing up to 50 kg.
- company "Kornstadt"
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