withDronesInMilitaryThe wide application of the field, countries are competing for research and developmentDronessystems to deal with this threat. And the American defense contractor ANduril A new type recently launchedDronesWalking Juan(roadrunner), which has attracted a lot of attention. Compared to the traditional antiDronesequipment,Walking JuanIt has the characteristics of being reusable, which is the oppositeDronesThe development of tactics opened up new directions.
In this article, we will go into more detailCuckoo dronedesign features, and ** its in reverseDronesPotentials and limitations in tactics.
Cuckoo dronewith traditionDronesThe appearance is completely different, more like a vertical launchMissiles。Its shape is the same as that of the AGM65 Maverick in service in the United StatesMissilesSimilar, the whole is short and thick, the warhead part is similarHellfire missiles。Due to the use of carbon fiber material,Cuckoo droneLight weight and excellent maneuverability.
Cuckoo droneThe way of launching is throughModularityThe launch box was carried out. After a successful liftoff,Cuckoo droneAir targets are automatically searched. Given that it is primarily aimed at the airDrones, its speed requirements are not high, according to officials, the maximum flight speed is highSubsonic。However, specific parameters such as flight speed, altitude and airtime have not yet been disclosed.
Cuckoo droneThe biggest feature is that it can be used multiple times, which is different from the traditional disposableDifferent. Usually,MissilesOr if the anti-aircraft gun fails to hit the target after firing, it will often self-destruct. WhileCuckoo droneUnusually, when a target is not searched, it opens 4 structures that resemble supporting legs, similar to SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket boosters, and descends vertically to the ground.
Cuckoo droneThe development company is a long-term commitment to research and developmentDronesequipment for enterprises. According to the company, currently singleCuckoo droneThe cost has been reduced to hundreds of thousands of dollars, although forMissileswithDronesIt's still very expensive, but relatively speaking, since it's reusableDrones, the cost performance is still relatively high. The R&D company also said that if the number of orders increases in the future, a single aircraftCuckoo droneThere is room for further decline.
However, the United States is skeptical of the company's claims, especially in terms of this, after all, there are many "fraudulent funding" projects in the United States. Currently newerStinger missiles**About $400,000, it flies faster and more stealthily, and can be used not only for strikesDrones, and can attack largerEven fixed-wing fighters. However,Stinger missilesThe disadvantage is that it is not reusable, whileCuckoo droneAfter launching, it can wander around the nearby area to search and fight against suicideDronesand grenade-throwingDronesIt works better.
Cuckoo droneIt also has the advantage of fast response time. Due to its similarityMissiles, it can immediately take off and track the target in the event of danger, giving it a congenital interception advantage. This is indeed an important feature for the defence of airports and important facilities.
Cuckoo droneThe birth of the showDronesOperations have become one of the core areas of warfare. In previous wars,Missilesis the main one, and withDronesThe rise of withDronesto fightDronesBecome mainstream. Judging by the hundreds of thousands of dollars disclosed by the R&D company,Cuckoo droneIf it is possible to combat reconnaissance and strike integrationDronesOr some nobody, its price-performance ratio is definitely very high.
However,Cuckoo droneThere are still some limitations. First of all, it's hard to cope with extremely low suicidal styleDrones, the latter can cost only a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per unit, especially in the face of bee coloniesDronesis more prominent. In real combat, people have to make a choice, that is, with hundreds of thousands of dollarsDronesIs it worth intercepting a cardboard that costs a few hundred dollars but carries hundreds of grams of explosivesDrones。If cardboardDronesFew, perhaps a fewCuckoo droneEnsuring safety is not a problem, after all, the US ** cost is already very high. However, in the face of a large amount of cardboardDronestime, traditional means of confrontationDronesThere seem to be some inherent problems with this approach.
Cuckoo droneAs a reusable antiDronessystem, with many advantages and potentials. Its design is unique, and the shape is the sameMissilesSimilar, the way of launchingModularitywith excellent maneuverability. Cuckoo droneThe reusability is the oppositeDronesTactics open up new prospects, while its lower cost and speed of interception also make it a highly effective one。However,Cuckoo droneThere are still some limitations, especially in the face of massive, inexpensive suicideDronesTime.
withDronesTechnology continues to evolve and we can expect more like thisCuckoo droneWith the advent of such innovative products, they will constantly change the oppositeDronestactics and play an important role in future wars.