The Ukrainian Intelligence Directorate (GUR) has released a striking video that showcases its innovative approach to unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) technologies. In the video, the Magura-30 unmanned marine vehicle (UAV), which is credited with shooting down two Russian Su-7 Flanker fighter jets, is shown demonstrating its air defense capabilities. AIM-9M Sidewinder It is seen equipped with an infrared-guided air-to-air missile.
This remarkable claim was first brought to the agenda by GUR Commander Lieutenant General Kyrylo Budanov in an exclusive interview with The War Zone (TWZ). Budanov stated that Magura-9 UAVs carrying AIM-7s were used to shoot down Flanker fighter jets flying over the Black Sea. If this claim is true, it would be the first time a UAV has destroyed a manned fighter aircraft in military history. The new video released by GUR clearly shows a Magura-7 armed with two Sidewinder missiles, supporting the claims. The video also shows another UAV armed with a machine gun for the first time, indicating that Ukraine has the potential to use its UAVs not only for offensive but also defensive purposes.
New Technical Details of Magura-7 Shared
Not only displaying the Magura-7's armament, GUR also shared new technical details about this remarkable IDA with the public through the video. According to the video, the Magura-7 is approximately 7 meters long ve 3 tons in weight IDA has an impressive range. Up to 540 nautical miles has operational capability and at least Autonomous for 48 hours can function as.
Your Power From a 270 horsepower diesel engine area Magura-7, Maximum speed of 39 knots (approximately 72 km/h) ve 23 knots (approximately 43 km/h) cruising speed However, GUR also states that these speed values are valid in sea conditions up to Sea State 3 (“a light breeze” of up to 10 knots on the Beaufort Scale).
Magura-7 is More Advanced Than Previous Version Magura-5
The newly announced technical specifications confirm initial observations that the Magura-7 has larger dimensions and longer range compared to its predecessor, the Magura-5. As is known, the reported length of the Magura-5 is approximately 5,5 metersand IDA Maximum speed of 42 knots (approximately 78 km/h) The range of Magura-5 was 450 nautical miles This comparison shows Ukraine's rapid development in IDA technologies and the development of various platforms for different operational needs.
US Navy Also Keeps Close Eyes on Ukraine's UAV Programs
The remarkable successes achieved by Ukraine’s UAV programs are also being closely monitored by international military circles. One of the most important indicators of this situation was the special presentations made about Ukraine’s UAV programs and the display of some UAV examples during the “SOF Week” event held in Tampa earlier this month. It is understood that the US Navy is also trying to learn from Ukraine’s experience in this field and is evaluating the potential of UAVs in shaping future naval operational concepts. These innovative UAV technologies developed by Ukraine offer important clues about the future of modern naval warfare.
