Jet drones "Geranium-4" received an unusual "mustache" in the nose
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Russian jet drones "Geran-4" were equipped with new elements in the form of "whiskers", which can serve as a contact charge initiator to prevent the enemy from studying the devices.
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Why It Matters
The Geranium-4 drone is equipped with a turbojet engine and is capable of reaching speeds of up to 500 kilometers per hour.
The Geran-4 jet drones, which the Russian Armed Forces use to destroy Ukrainian targets, have received an unusual “mustache.” The Telegram channel “Military Chronicle” writes about this.
The author drew attention to the footage of the Geranium-4 attack aircraft, which received new elements in the bow. The “whiskers” are located near the compartment with the warhead. The enemy suggested that the new parts were a contact charge initiator. This will allow you to detonate a “Geranium” that has fallen after being suppressed or mechanically damaged.
The publication admitted that the new fuse would prevent the enemy from studying the surviving drones. However, there is no official data on the purpose of the “mustache”.
The Geranium-4 drone has a turbojet engine that provides speeds of up to 500 kilometers per hour. The device with a wingspan of 3.2 meters carries a warhead weighing about 50 kilograms.
Open Questions
- What is the exact purpose of the new elements?
- Will the functions of the mustache be officially confirmed?
