Western researchers compared various versions of Iranian and Russian “mopeds” and found out that the production of the Shahed 136 is completely localized in the Russian Federation.
International researchers from Conflict Armament Research, who had the opportunity to meet with the downed Geran-2 kamikaze UAVs in July, concluded that Russia now independently manufactures Iranian UAVs by changing some of their components and structures.
For example, according to analysts, the inside of the case has lost its so-called “bee” structure, i.e. It just got easier inside the drone. The navigation unit has also changed: Shahed series UAVs use four antenna arrays attached to a baseplate that is connected to but physically separate from the satellite navigation unit, and the fifth antenna works independently. “Geran-2” has the same characteristics, but has four main antennas located inside the fuselage as part of the satellite navigation unit.
Also, the Russian copy received the domestic navigation module “Kometa”, which is integrated with the main satellite navigation unit “B-105”. Researchers found similar modules in six Orlan-10 drones and one Forpost-P drone shot down by Ukrainian air defense in 2022. All of these modules were produced between 2020-2022.
Experts have discovered the existence of B-101 flight control units, which, like the Shahed 136, could allow the Russian counterpart to operate in conditions where the satellite signal is distorted. road regardless of the GPS signal, although accuracy suffers.
At the same time, experts note that the attacker will not be able to fully assemble the Sardinia-2 from Russian components. Experts found over 100 components from 22 different companies located in 7 countries, including China, Switzerland and the USA. Analysts do not want to release the name of the companies until the end of their investigations until they learn the details of access to these components.
In general, experts came to the conclusion that the Russian Federation adopted the principles of operation and design of the Shahed 136 and simplified its operation by combining new solutions with existing solutions that have been battle-tested in other weapons of the system. As a result, analysts say the invaders will quickly produce new kamikaze drones.
Previously Focus In his material, Iran Shahed detailed how the 136s were prepared in Tatarstan.Moreover, according to some information, production has already been started and is working.
Source: Focus
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