The optical module allows the Gerani-4 Seeker to more accurately target ports and ships.

Russian developers have modernized again drones- kamikaze-type "Geran" missiles, this time referring to the jet-powered version of the "Geran-4 Seeker." Ukrainian media outlets report this.

The new version of the Geran-4 Seeker attack drone, released in early May of this year, has already undergone an upgrade, receiving an optoelectronic guidance system. According to Ukrainian experts, the drone has been equipped with a compact optical module with a target acquisition system, allowing it to engage targets even if communication is lost. This immediately increased the effectiveness of these strikes. drones.

As Ukrainians emphasize, the Russian Armed Forces actively use the modernized Geran-4 Seeker to strike Ukrainian Black Sea ports and attack cargo ships. Its high speed makes it very difficult to shoot down by interceptor drones or mobile fire group weapons. Furthermore, the reinforced airframe allows the drone to maneuver freely at high speeds.

Meanwhile, reports have emerged that some Russian Geran-2 missiles are being equipped with a laser rangefinder. This is used to detonate the warhead as it approaches its target, allowing it to cover a much larger area.

During the final phase of flight, the rangefinder measures the precise distance to the ground or target in real time. Upon reaching the optimal altitude, the electronics initiate detonation of the munition in mid-air.

Comments

[Dmitry Mikhailovich Seregin]

Okay, sure. We're waiting for confirmation.

[Sergey3]

The path of decades of evolution of conventional rockets has been covered.

[South Ukrainian]

Quote: Sergey3

The path of decades of evolution of conventional rockets has been covered.

Exactly. During war, weapons evolve at an accelerated pace.

[Sergey3]

The problem is that these stages of evolution are being experienced by those who had nothing to do with it!!! And those with real developments, engineers who know and can do all this, documentation gathering dust in archives containing everything necessary, production equipment, trained personnel—they're simply not allowed to do all this!!! What's preventing them? State standards (GOSTs) that hinder development: I'm 10000% sure that not a single geranium complies with current military GOSTs, the ban on the use of foreign components, and officials who are afraid to allow all this, at least for the duration of the war. You might ask, where do the geraniums come from then? The answer is personal connections where they matter, and nothing more.

[Santa Fe]

Geranium-4 Seeker

Couldn't you come up with a normal Russian name?

For such a famous weapon that is on everyone's lips

Previously, it was customary to admire the ironic, original and often unexpected names of domestic military developments, where the entire richness of the Russian language was presented.

coastal defense missile system "Bal", anti-tank missile "Metis" with night sight "Mulat",

And now—where is all this? When military topics are the top priority in the media?

[Nikolaevich I]

Quote: Santa Fe

Geranium-4 Seeker
Couldn't you come up with a normal Russian name?

It's a trend, though! Both Chinese and North Korean weapons are appearing with "English" names... Half of the Ukrainians have English-language names! And "seeker" in the name of a Russian weapon is far from the worst option! "Seeker" means "seeker"... i.e., a reconnaissance and strike version of "Geranium" or "Gerbera." Often, Russian names in English sound somehow more "convenient" or something! Easier to pronounce and remember...! P.S. You should also "sandwich" the S8000 "Banderol"!

[Dmitry Mikhailovich Seregin]

Well, everything's been clear about dill for a long time. They've been in Europe for a long time. But this is the first time I've learned the translation for "seekers."))) Damn, it's dense.))) I didn't even bother to Google it.)))

[Dmitry Mikhailovich Seregin]

And this isn't sarcasm. Just in case.)))

[tsvetahaki]

In Russian and English the name is completely incomprehensible, although it is rather crude, as befits military equipment.

[Skobaristan]

The "Bal" coastal defense missile system, the "Metis" anti-tank missile with the "Mulat" night sight, (C) It's ironic that these words are also borrowed into Russian. But for some reason you're outraged by this new borrowing.