Russia's Kalashnikov Modified Vikhr Missile To Engage Drones
A modified version of the 9K121 Vikhr missile is being used effectively against drones, Kalashnikov Group CEO and board member of the Union of Russian Machine-Building Enterprises, Alan Lushnikov, said in an interview with TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov.
According to Lushnikov, the modification includes equipping the missile with a proximity fuse, which would allow it to explode close enough to kill the drone without a direct hit.
The Vikhr, which is the main armament of the Ka-52, is guided by laser beam riding, which makes it completely immune to jamming.
The missile can reach speeds up to Mach 1.8, and can reportedly reach a maximum range between 10 and 12 kilometers.
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A modified version of the 9K121 Vikhr missile is being used effectively against drones, Kalashnikov Group CEO and board member of the Union of Russian Machine-Building Enterprises, Alan Lushnikov, said in an interview with TASS Director General Andrey Kondrashov.
According to Lushnikov, the modification includes equipping the missile with a proximity fuse, which would allow it to explode close enough to kill the drone without a direct hit.
The Vikhr, which is the main armament of the Ka-52, is guided by laser beam riding, which makes it completely immune to jamming.
The missile can reach speeds up to Mach 1.8, and can reportedly reach a maximum range between 10 and 12 kilometers.
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Une version modifiée du missile 9K121 Vikhr est utilisée efficacement contre les drones, a déclaré le PDG du groupe Kalachnikov et membre du conseil d’administration de l’Union des entreprises russes de construction de machines, Alan Lushnikov, lors d’un entretien avec le directeur général de la TASS, Andrey Kondrashov.
Selon Lushnikov, la modification consiste à équiper le missile d’une fusée de proximité, ce qui lui permettrait d’exploser assez près pour tuer le drone sans coup direct.
Le Vikhr, qui est l’armement principal du Ka-52, est guidé par un rayon laser, ce qui le rend totalement insensible au brouillage.
Le missile peut atteindre des vitesses allant jusqu’à Mach 1,8, et aurait une portée maximale de 10 à 12 kilomètres.
