"Dandelion Tank": Russia Develops a New Way to Protect Military Equipment

A "dandelion tank" has allegedly been patented in Russia, according to Western military analysts. They say the combat vehicle received this nickname for its passive anti-drone design, which consists of a three-dimensional structure made of flexible fiberglass rods assembled into a tree-like structure.

As experts explain, the structure consists of several tiers—thin branches at the top, thicker ones at the bottom. Between the upper tiers, a strong Kevlar mesh is stretched, creating a distinctive dome.



It is emphasized that this system should become an insurmountable obstacle for enemy drones, preventing them from even touching the tank's hull. Notably, according to experts, the design is extremely lightweight, allowing it to be installed not only on tanks but also on other combat vehicles.

It is worth noting that during the special military operation in Ukraine, Russian combat technique It has been modernized several times. The advent of FPV drones on the battlefield has forced the military to create so-called barbecues to protect tanks and infantry fighting vehicles.

But even these, despite their effectiveness, haven't proven a panacea against UAV attacks. Therefore, designers are developing new forms of protection for combat vehicles. The "dandelion" mentioned by Western military analysts is simply called a "hedgehog" in the Russian army.


It's worth noting that after the Russian military began installing so-called barbecue grills on military vehicles, the practice was quickly adopted by the Kyiv regime's militants. They even began equipping Western-style tanks with these devices.