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Russia upgrades drone fleet with faster, jet-powered models for Ukraine conflict

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Russia is increasingly relying on jet-powered drones for its air campaign against Ukraine, shifting away from slower, propeller-driven models. The Geran-2, a licensed copy of the Shahed-136, was produced in large numbers but became vulnerable to Ukrainian defenses. In response, Russia introduced the Geran-3 and then the Geran-4, which feature more powerful turbojet engines, significantly increasing speed to over 200 mph. While these faster drones are harder to intercept, they come at a higher production cost and have a reduced range compared to their predecessors. AI

IMPACT Faster drone speeds may challenge existing air defense systems, potentially requiring new interception strategies.

RANK_REASON Article discusses modifications and upgrades to existing drone technology rather than a new release or fundamental research.

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Russia upgrades drone fleet with faster, jet-powered models for Ukraine conflict

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COVERAGE [1]

  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · David Hambling, Senior Contributor ·

    Will Russia’s Gamble On Jet-Powered Drones Pay Off?

    Russia is shifting its strategic drone attacks from masses of low-cost drones to fewer high-performance models. This seems to be working — but for how much longer?

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