Test flight of Ukrainian kamikaze drone AQ 400 Scythe takes place
Kyiv • UNN
Ukraine has tested its AQ 400 Scythe kamikaze drone, which is a competitor to Iran's Shahed and boasts a range of 750-950 km and a starting price of $15,000. It carries a 32 kg explosive payload, which can be increased to 70 kg due to the range.
On Sunday, December 17, a test flight of the Ukrainian AQ 400 Scythe kamikaze drone, an analog of the Iranian Shahed, was tested. This was reported telegram channel Operational Armed Forces of Ukraine, reports UNN.
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The price of the drone starts at $15 thousand. It has a body made of plywood and is capable of carrying 32 kg of explosives. The claimed range is 750-950 km.
It is also possible to increase the load to 70 kg, reducing the flight range.
Drones can be launched using short runways or catapults. Among the features of these UAVs are also quick manufacturing, mass production, and cost-effectiveness.
