With a 20 HP ICE-electric hybrid engine, the drone claims a speed range of 74 to 170 miles per hour and can soar to altitudes over four miles.
Interestingly, even Russian teenagers have demonstrated their capability to build Shahed-136 drones, underscoring the drone's potential for state and non-state actors. HAASTA aims to neutralize such airborne threats, equipped with a 5.45mm underbelly-mounted machine gun specifically designed to bring down Shahed-type drones.from Iran and has reportedly planned to deploy and manufacture it. Domestically called the Sunflower 200, China may also supply these to its ally.
Moreover, students who refuse to participate in what is claimed to be a volunteer work-study program face expulsion and fines. The factory, which aims to produce large numbers of Geran-2 drones, has not met its goals and currently produces 200 drones per month. Meanwhile, experienced Russian drone builders have criticized the project for its limited profit potential.
Unlike traditional UAVs requiring complex airport infrastructure, HAASTA can be launched from the air and land using a skid or a gliding parachute. On the communications front, it has an operating radius of 90 miles with standard radio, extending to 50 miles in a mesh system and 106 miles with LoS link directional antennas. When connected to a satellite, its range becomes limited only by its fuel capacity, featuring an endurance of up to 10 hours.
HAASTA has successfully passed a series of stringent flight tests, according to the Institute of Aviation. Though still in the concept demonstration phase, its introduction at the MSPO defense trade show is likely to garner attention from potential customers, both military and civilian. With its advanced capabilities and potential for multi-role functions, HAASTA not only reaffirms Poland's growing role in the global defense landscape but also serves as a countermeasure to the evolving drone technologies worldwide. In an era marked by rapid advancements and the democratization of drone technology, HAASTA stands as a critical asset in modern aerial warfare and surveillance.
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