Russia has used 'Chernika' drones for the first time against Kharkiv: characteristics of the UAV.

Russian troops have used strike drones of the 'Chernika' series for the first Time to attack the city of Kharkiv. These drones have not been used in combat previously and are now being produced in large quantities. This was reported by 'Glavkom' citing Defense Express.

According to information from Defense Express, the 'Chernika' drone lineup includes two types - the lighter 'Chernika-1' and the heavier modification 'Chernika-2'.

Russia has been using these drones for a while now. To date, over 7,500 units of 'Chernika-1' and over 4,000 of 'Chernika-2' have been manufactured.

Characteristics

The kamikaze drone 'Chernika-1' is small in size and made of foam. It can operate up to a distance of 80 km at a speed of about 75 km/h and has a maximum flight altitude of 1.5 km.

In turn, 'Chernika-2' carries a larger warhead weighing up to 3.5 kg and has an operational range of up to 100 km. This drone has additional functions for target guidance, autopilot, and can operate autonomously without constant operator control.

New information has emerged regarding the use of strike drones 'Chernika' by Russian troops during the attack on the city of Kharkiv. The models of the drones and their characteristics are described in detail, providing a better understanding of the capabilities of these UAVs.