Missile event in Kursk Oblast, Makhnovka area, Russian Federation on Sun 8th September 2024

8th September 2024

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Very rare footage of Kh-UAV (BPLA) missile strike from Orion UCAV on Ukrainian T-64BV tank in Kursk region. — Kh-UAV is based on the 9M133 Kornet-D anti-tank missile but heavier, weighing 32 kg compared to the Kornet-D's 26 kg. — Uses a reflected laser beam for guidance, allowing it to hit targets at distances up to 8 km and altitudes up to 4,000 m. — Guidance system likely derived from the Krasnopol artillery system. — Development began in 2021, with testing on platforms like the Orion, Forpost UAV, and Ka-52M helicopter.

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Kursk Oblast ( Makhnovka area )

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