Ukraine sacrifices the latest Swedish weapons for the sake of strengthening FPV-oules-Forbes

They are shown how to untwist the starting unit of the AT4 and remove the cartridge together with the cumulative warhead of the M136 grenade. After that, a 2 mm depth is made in the sleeve at a distance of 1. 5 cm from the front edge, and then it is pulled together with powder charges. The kil-stabilizer and mechanical detonator, and then the amplifier, is unscrewed. Finally, a hole is made on the basis of the explosive substance to install the electrodetonator.

If the amplifier is not unscrewed, the sleeve is glued to it. The sleeve is filled with an explosive substance and a hole for the detonator is made. After that, the warhead is ready for installation on the FPV-Dron. Forbes reminds that Ukrainians have repeatedly demonstrated their skills to process outdated ammunition for armaments of shock coptors. However, AP4 is a new and entire working weapon worth about $ 3,000, probably delivered directly from the United States.

"I think Ukrainians believe that an unmanaged weapon that shoots a shoulder has little value," - commented Roy media. The United States has supplied more than 100,000 unmanaged anti -tank weapons that shoots from the shoulder. These are the direct descendants of the original 3. 5-inch missile installation of the M-1 of the Second World War, known under the nickname "Bazuka". AT4 is the last generation of these weapons and uses cumulative charges that are effective for making armor.

However, in his posts, he acknowledged that M136 grenades are an uncontrollable weapon, and the use together with the drone significantly increases its range and slaughter. In addition, the flexibility of use in the urban environment is increased compared to AT4 grenade launcher. "The AT4 operator is tied to the ground with a very limited field of view.

From the FPV operator now has an inspection of the battlefield from the height of a bird's flight, as well as new advantages in the form of perseverance and the ability to re -attack the target or switch to another," he added in the conversation with Forbes. The AT4 soldier can only affect the integral visibility, and the drone can be viewed by a large area and buildings at a few kilometers.

The grenade launcher has the chances of hitting a moving target, while drones can maneuver and catch up with vehicles, including motorcycles. The AT4 installation can only attack the other side of the armored vehicles facing it. The pilot is able to direct the FPV-Dron from different sides and choose the most vulnerable place. Russian tanks are usually the back of the tower where ammunition is stored. Direct getting there often disrupts the car.

All these advantages are quite important for the Ukrainian military to disassemble expensive AT4 grenade launchers and put grenades on drones. The United States began to supply special ammunition for drones to Ukraine, but that does not mean that they will be enough. The Armed Forces of the Russian Federation is also aware that drones-Kamikadze can be more effective than grenade launchers, and disassemble their latest RPG systems to install the warhead on FPV.