The Punisher drone is a small fixed-wing aircraft used by front-line infantry to strike military targets.[1][2][3] It came to prominence in the lead-up to the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine.[4] It is manufactured by UA Dynamics.[5]
General characteristics
Performance
- Cruise speed: 72 km/h (45 mph, 39 kn)
- Combat range: 50 km (31 mi, 27 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 400[6] m (1,300 ft)
References
- ^ a b Crumley, Bruce (8 March 2022). "Ukraine's mid-size Punisher drone is living up to its name against Russian forces". dronedj.com.
- ^ a b Shoaib, Alia (5 March 2022). "Ukraine's army is using a nimble 'game-changing' drone called The Punisher that has completed scores of successful missions against the Russians, say reports". Insider Inc.
- ^ Paleja, Ameya (7 March 2022). "Ukraine's small combat drone "The Punisher" destroys Russian supply lines". Interesting Engineering, Inc.
- ^ "Ukraine Unleashes 'Punisher' Stealth Attack Drone Amid Fear Of War With Putin's Russia". CRUX. YouTube. 21 February 2022.
- ^ Shankland, Stephen (19 April 2022). "Ukraine Is Fighting Russia With Drones and Rewriting the Rules of War". CNET, a Red Ventures company.
- ^ a b c d Kesteloo, Haye (3 March 2022). "PUNISHER DRONES ARE POSITIVELY GAME-CHANGING FOR UKRAINIAN MILITARY IN FIGHT AGAINST RUSSIA". DroneXL.