Ukrainian Armed Forces capture the latest Russian drone that can conduct reconnaissance in any weather for the first time
The Ukrainian Defense Forces managed to land an Eleron T-16 unmanned aerial vehicle. This was reported by the State Border Guard Service of Ukraine.
“Т-16” – is a new drone of the Eleron family. It was developed by the Russian company ENIX several years ago. The drone’s key technical characteristics are not specified, but it is known that it can carry up to 6 kg of payload and has a takeoff weight of approximately 20 kg.
During the tests, the Eleron T-16 was able to reach a speed of approximately 65 km/h and cover 150 km. It is not yet known how different the final version of the unmanned aerial vehicle will be from the version that participated in the tests.
“The Eleron T-16 is considered the largest light aircraft in the company’s portfolio. It can conduct reconnaissance and surveillance, adjust artillery fire, and be used to suppress enemy electronic equipment. Another feature of the drone is its ability to operate in any weather conditions.
The Ukrainian Defense Forces have captured an Eleron T-16 for the first time. The soldiers of the “Steel Frontier” unit in the Kharkiv region managed to do this. They used a rifle designed to neutralize drones.
