The Kalashnikov concern has released a video of the first flight of the KUB-10E guided loitering munition, which has been added to the KUB-UAV product line. This kamikaze drone is designed to engage a wide range of targets, including unarmoured vehicles, armoured personnel carriers, command posts, air defence and electronic warfare facilities, as well as fuel and ammunition depots.
The KUB-10E’s design offers increased flight range and combat power compared to previous models in the series, from which it differs in size and aerodynamic layout. It’s an aircraft-type UAV with a pusher propeller and a twin tail fin arrangement. The system can be deployed at any time of day and in various weather conditions, including gusts of wind up to 15 m/s and in temperatures ranging from -30°C to +40°C. The operational altitude range of the munition is between 100 and 2500 metres, the company press service stated.
The loitering munition is guided using coordinates from a global navigation satellite system. The drone is launched using a catapult system and is transported to the launch point on a special wheeled trolley, which allows for rapid deployment of the system in field conditions. With a cruising speed of 100 km/h, the KUB-10E is capable of effective manoeuvring and engaging moving targets.
“Currently, the KUB range consists of several modifications, each of which is adapted to solve specific tactical tasks. This enables flexible use of this type of weapon in various combat situations. Work is ongoing to improve technical parameters and operational characteristics, with the aim of ensuring maximum effectiveness and reliability in the context of modern armed conflict,” said a company representative.
The use of the KUB-UAV loitering munition in the special military operation has demonstrated its high effectiveness, and feedback from servicemen has been positive. The Kalashnikov concern has significantly increased production volumes of these kamikaze drones – in 2024, their production has increased almost tenfold.
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