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Ukrspecsystems unveils its new SHARK UAV – VIDEO
Defence Redefined
31/10/2022
The Ukrainian company Ukrspecsystems has unveiled its new SHARK Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV).
The idea of creating this system was developed after the start of the full-scale invasion and all the work, from the system’s design to its maiden flight, lasted less than half a year. The entire development of the said system – concept to production – was carried out based on domestic resources.
SHARK is designed to conduct reconnaissance missions under strong electronic warfare so as to direct long-range artillery, such as HIMARS.
Ukraine's Ukrspecsystems has presented a new UAV Shark designed during the full-scale war and now ready for production
It is designed for reconnaissance under strong electronic warfare 60km beyond the frontline to direct long-range artillery, incl HIMARS. https://t.co/Gv2A9MNMBu pic.twitter.com/X5KGwuCyXf
— Euromaidan Press (@EuromaidanPress) October 27, 2022
According to the company, SHARK is now ready for deployment. The said UAV is small, it is launched from a catapult and lands with the use of a parachute.
Also, it is equipped with a full HD optical-electronic surveillance system, which integrates an electro-optical sensor with 30x optical zoom and additional digital zoom, and it also features a secure encrypted communication channel.
This UAV is designed specifically for penetrating into the temporarily enemy-controlled territory to conduct in-depth reconnaissance, tracking, and artillery fire corrections, providing at the same time real time situational awareness.
SHARK UAV technical characteristics:
- Endurance: < 2 hours
- Maximum operational range: 60 km
- Maximum operational altitude: 2 km
- Take-off weight: 10 kg
- Wingspan: 1.91 m
- Deployment time: 15 minutes
- Encryption method: AES256
- Maximum operational speed: 150 km/h
A UAV of this type is most likely being used by the Ukrainian military. In the summer, the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation announced that it was buying a SHARK UAV for the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
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