R18 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

R18

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

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R18 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) (A)TRADOC ODIN WEG

Basic Information

Name

R18 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Designation

R18

Alternate Designation

R18

Equipment Type

Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer

It was developed by Ukrainian organization Aerorozvidka

Date of Introduction

2019

Description

The R18 Ukrainian Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) a Ukrainian unmanned combat aerial vehicle designed to attack enemy targets with ammunition. It was developed by Ukrainian organization Aerorozvidka. The R18 is in service with the Security and Defense Forces of Ukraine in the Russo-Ukrainian War, which has been ongoing since 2014.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Engine Battery (24 hp)

Max Speed 12.0 km/h

Range 20.0 km

System

Alternate Designation R18

Type Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

Manufacturer It was developed by Ukrainian organization Aerorozvidka.

Load Capacity 5 kg

Equipping of a Thermal Imager Yes

Ammunition Drop Height up to 300 m / from 100 to 300 m

Deployment Time up to 15 minutes

Dimensions

Length (Transport) 1,200 mm

Width (Transport) 1,200 mm

Height (Transport) 400 mm

Weight without Batteries 6.45 kg

Weight of the Battery Pair 5.555 kg

Weight of Thermal Imaging Suspension 490 g

Total Weight 17 kg

Automotive

Engine Name Li-ion 6s

Engine Type Battery

Engine Power 24v 32500mah x 2

Maximum Speed 12 m/s

Vertical Speed 2.5 m/s

Maximum Range 20 km

Radius of Action 5 km

Ambient Temperature Range -15 to +35 °C

Wind Resistance 10 m/s

Endurnace 45 min

Armament

Number of Mounts for Projectiles 3 pcs

Armament To use the R18 drone as a bomber, Soviet RKG-3 HEAT grenades are used or RKG-1600 bombs created on their basis by gunsmiths of the Mayak plant (weight of one is 1.6 kg), both of which are capable of neutralizing lightly armored vehicles with an attack from above. The accuracy of hitting with the RKG-1600 is one square meter from a height of 300 meters. The R18 is capable of carrying three such munitions. It can fly up to 40 sorties without additional maintenance or repair.

Image Sources

Notes https://nypost.com/2022/07/02/ukrainians-building-homemade-tech-to-thwart-russian-drones/; https://www.businessinsider.com/inside-the-elite-ukrainian-drone-unit-volunteer-it-experts-2022-4; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R18_(drone);

Details

Country of Origin Ukraine

Category UAVs

Air > UAVs

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

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Width

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Height

0.4 m

Weight

6.45 kg

Operators (1)

Ukraine

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