Ukraine shows combat-tested armament at DSEI 2023
The Ukrainian Punisher armed UAV and TAHA-1200 evacuation vehicle on show at DSEI 2023. (Photo: author)
The Ukrainian pavilion at DSEI 2023, organised by state-owned Spetstechnoexport, exhibited several indigenous combat-tested systems, including UAVs, USVs and an evacuation vehicle.
On display in the Ukrainian pavilion at DSEI 2023 were Punisher and FP-1 combat UAVs, as well the Jet 8 FPV drone family, a TAHA-1200 evacuation vehicle and Magura V5 USV.
According to a manufacturer’s representative, the Punisher UAV has already conducted more than 10,000 combat missions. The aircraft can operate at a range of up to 45km and use its unguided UB-75 bombs (HE and HEAT versions available) from an altitude of up to 400m.
This is possible due to a software package working as a ballistic calculator. The relatively high altitude of bombing (especially compared to modified commercial drones) in
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