More by 30%: what problems do Magura V7 drone when AIM-9m missiles firing-analysts

The War Zone explored a photo of Magura V7, published by the Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense. GUR did not provide data on an advanced model of sea drone, so it is not clear what it has physical sizes and technical characteristics, the article is said. At the same time, some information can be obtained in the photo. In particular, three antennas (rectangles on the deck) were noticed on the feed, and under the sides - hidden sensors.

In addition, we see the Turel for starting the AIM-9M rocket. Knowing the size of this rocket (2. 8 m), the portal was determined by the probable length of Magura V7-about 7-8 m. It indicates that compared to Magura V5 (about 5. 5 m long), the new device is much larger (about 30%). In addition, WZ spoke about the features of the head of the AIM-9M Sidewinder infrared head and Magura V7 Tureli, from which the rocket is launched.

It is indicated that the design shown in the photo is able to move up and down quite limited and can hardly be shifted from left to right. Meanwhile, the self -esteem head is limited to seek "to look for a goal: it is necessary that the rocket was" looked at it "and the boat went into a direct course. This means that the sea drone before the shot should bring the body to the target, and only then the AIM-9M effectively worked out, summed up WZ.

"Option M Sidewinder missile has no possibility with a long distance from the Harntine Center, like the [Soviet missile on Magura V5] R-73. To achieve parameters for successful interception from this platform can be very difficult, especially taking into account the additional factor of bouncing the articles. " The DF portal, meanwhile, raised other questions. In particular, it is not clear that Magura V7 can be used as drones-Kamikadze.

In addition, analysts have explained how this type of weapon can continue to develop. For example, other Western missiles can be attached to sea drones, looking for a balance between size and maneuverability to increase functionality. The WZ added that there is a prospect for AIM-9M: they can be put on the pentagon reconnaissance UAVs, which is sometimes threatened by the Air Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

It should be noted that on May 4, Naval News reported that the Ukrainian sea drones of Magura V7 knocked down two Russian Su-30 aircraft above the Black Sea. The video, shot of the drone, showed the process of performing surgery in the open sea: the aiming process, the moment of hit, the explosion in the sky.