The Russian holding Kalashnikov reported on the massive supply of KUB-UAV to the troops and the use of this drone along the entire line of military contact of the Northern Military District. Last year, the unmanned vehicle was modernized taking into account the wishes of the Russian military personnel, Pravda.Ru clarifies.
KUB-BLA is a high-precision unmanned attack system developed by the Kalashnikov concern. Its dimensions do not exceed 1210x950x165 mm. It is designed to destroy ground targets. It can perform a 30-minute flight at speeds of 80 to 130 km/h, while the payload weight reaches 3 kg.
Key Features
- Compactness: The small dimensions make it easy to transport and launch the KUB-UAV from various platforms.
- High Precision: The drone’s guidance system ensures that targets are hit with high precision.
- Autonomy: An unmanned vehicle is capable of flying independently toward a target and performing a combat mission.
- Low cost: The relatively low cost makes KUB-BLA accessible to a wide range of users.
Operating principle
- Launch: The drone is launched using a catapult.
- Flight: “KUB-UAV” flies to the target at the given coordinates.
- Hitting the target: Upon reaching the target, the drone attacks it using the warhead.
Application
Defeat ground targets: “KUB-BLA” effectively hits a variety of ground targets, including lightly armored vehicles and manpower.
Intelligence:The drone can be used for reconnaissance and surveillance.
electronic warfare: some modifications can carry electronic warfare equipment.
Advantages
- High efficiency: KUB-UAV is an effective means of hitting targets on the battlefield.
- Flexibility: An unmanned aerial vehicle can be used in a variety of environments and for a wide range of missions.
- Ease of use: The KUB-BLA control system is intuitive.
Restrictions
- Range: The flight range of the KUB-UAV is very limited.
- Vulnerability: The drone is vulnerable to air defenses.
- Weather: Weather conditions may limit the use of KUB-UAV.
KUB-BLA is a promising direction for the development of Russian unmanned systems. In the future, we can expect the appearance of new modifications with improved characteristics, such as increased flight range, a more powerful warhead and increased functionality.
“KUB-BLA” is a modern weapon that is increasingly being used in various military conflicts. The Kalashnikov concern continues to work on the drone and wants to modernize it. According to the president of the company Alan LushnikovThis is done taking into account the wishes of the Russian army servicemen who operate this drone in the area of a special military operation in Ukraine. Thus, upon completion, the UAV will receive a reinforced and updated warhead; it was precisely the insufficient power of this part of the drone that was the subject of complaints.
Among other works, the installation of new navigation aids and an increase in flight autonomy are announced.
