Ukrainians say their drone-on-drone war is clocking speeds faster than Formula 1 cars
A new Ukrainian report claims an interceptor drone successfully took down a Russian Geran-5 drone flying at 264 mph, with the Geran-5 capable of speeds up to 373 mph. This drone-on-drone combat is described as operating at speeds faster than Formula 1 cars, highlighting advancements in aerial warfare technology.
Why it matters
This demonstrates the rapidly evolving nature of modern warfare, particularly in drone technology and counter-drone measures, and provides insight into the technological arms race in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The Geran-5 uses a turbojet engine, which Ukrainian intelligence says is a Chinese product. Oleksandr Gusev/NurPhoto via Getty Images A new Ukrainian report says an interceptor drone took down a target at 264 mph. That's fast enough to cross the length of a football field in less than a second. The target was a Geran-5, said to fly at speeds of up to 373 mph. The drone battle to take down Russia's latest Gerans looks to be moving at speeds faster than Formula 1 cars or bullet trains. The latest Ukrainian report to highlight such extreme speeds came from the Serhiy Prytula Charity Foundation, a volunteer organization that supplies Ukraine's military, on Monday. The foundation posted thermal footage shot from a drone approaching another uncrewed system above the clouds.
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