A twin-engine version of the Geranium with a print from the Su-57 was shown in China

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Kamikaze UAVs are effective means of destroying various equipment and objects. During the Russian military offensive on Ukrainian territory, this was proven many times. Therefore, technologically advanced countries are trying to develop their own attack drones. For example, the Chinese “comrades” showed the PD-2900 they created - a twin-engine version of the Shahed/Geranium concept line with a print (coloring, camouflage) of the Russian fifth-generation fighter Su-57.

The developers claim that the flight duration of this device is 12 hours with a range of up to 2,5 thousand km and a speed of up to 200 km/h. It should be noted that it did not take specialists from China much time to create this drone. They took advantage of SVO's experience and made a few marketing touches. The only confusing thing is that the kamikaze UAV is equipped with two power units - this somewhat complicates the design and operation of the device. The video demonstrates the detailed features of the product.




It is specified that the fuselage of the PD-2900 is made of carbon fiber and composite materials, which ensures maximum structural strength and weight reduction. Moreover, both ejection and rocket takeoffs are available. Landing and take-off are completely autonomous. Flight along a pre-planned route is also autonomous. The device is capable of carrying a payload weighing 100 kg. Equipped with an explosion-proof Kevlar fuel tank with a capacity of 160 liters. It also has protection against frequency hopping interference.
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  1. Vladimir Tuzakov
    Vladimir Tuzakov
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    5 August 2024 20: 03
    A little manilovism. There is good experience of FAB with UMPC, which are difficult to detect and therefore difficult to shoot down. Using this principle, it is possible to create a UAV, such as Geranium, without an engine. The jet carrier (the upper stage from the Smerch or similar, doubled if necessary) will raise the UAV to a sufficient height and then fire back, the UAV planning on the target. From an altitude of 8 km, the UAV will glide in 80 km (depending on the aerodynamic quality of the airframe). This distance is sufficient for counter-battery, air defense and other combat. When the warhead increases to 100 kg, the destructive effectiveness will become sufficient to destroy the supports. (equal to FAB-250). The advantage is that aircraft cannot fly close to the LBS; it is possible to transport such launchers close. According to this principle, the created attack UAVs with a powerful warhead are cheap, mass production is possible, jet upper stages are from existing MLRS systems, launching is not complicated, even from ordinary light-duty trailers, etc.
  2. boriz
    boriz
    +1
    5 August 2024 22: 02
    The only confusing thing is that the kamikaze UAV is equipped with two power units - this somewhat complicates the design and operation of the device.

    Landing and take-off are completely autonomous.

    Isn’t the very fact that a KAMIKAZE landed after flying 2 km embarrassing?
  3. Nick. WITH
    Nick. WITH
    -1
    6 August 2024 02: 08
    There is a chance to test these things in action. The mighty Ukrainian warriors have never experienced such a miracle.
    1. scolopendra
      scolopendra
      0
      7 August 2024 11: 26
      All that remains is a mere trifle - to persuade the Chinese to stand up for us.
  4. Yurex77
    Yurex77
    0
    6 August 2024 07: 40
    Those. the second engine did not give an increase in speed?!! What about the cost? But there is also an option with a Geranium with a turbojet engine with a speed of 600 km/h - was it not put into production?
    1. Vladimir Tuzakov
      Vladimir Tuzakov
      0
      7 August 2024 15: 28
      Another exhibition test model: “the Chinese “comrades” showed the PD-2900 they created - a twin-engine version of the Shahed/Geranium concept line.” The system is similar to a temporary prototype, because a more powerful one internal combustion engine will cost less, and control and so on are simpler. It is noteworthy that it was originally designed for warheads of 100 kg of explosives, which allows it to be used against many protected targets.
  5. mvbmvbmvb
    mvbmvbmvb
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    7 August 2024 10: 08
    Not significant yet, not impressive. When they paint a product under “Khokhloma”, then they will achieve excellent ratings and characteristics and can be on par with our best products from “Khokhloma”.