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Hornet (Swift Beat)
Loitering munition (kamikaze drone) · Perennial Autonomy, Ukraine. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Class and role
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class | Platform — air | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Subclass | Loitering munition (kamikaze drone) | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Function | Attack (engagement) | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Role | Strike | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Environment | Air — high altitude (>1000 m) | ×2 | kyivindependent.com, catalogue |
Manufacturer and country
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perennial Autonomy | ×9 | @mil_hub, @milinfolive, catalogue +6 | |
| country | Ukraine | ×1 | @combat_engineer |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 100–150 (190–200 when launched from an aerostat at 8 km) ≠ sources disagree | ×3 | catalogue, @milinfolive, @mil_hub |
| Range | medium range up to 150 km ≠ sources disagree | ×3 | @tulaovod, @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Gross weight | about 15 kg (takeoff) ≠ sources disagree | ×3 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech, catalogue |
| Payload / warhead | 5 kg HE-fragmentation or shaped-charge warhead ≠ sources disagree | ×3 | catalogue, @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| role | enemy strike UAV | ×3 | @rogozin_do, @texBPLA, @projectArchangel |
| test_date | end of June 2026 | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub, @UAVDEV |
| test_location | Segovia, Spain | ×3 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones, @UAVDEV |
| Range | claimed 130–145 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Full range | 60–70 km | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Range | more than 200 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @mil_hub, @warhistoryalconafter |
| Range | 120–150 km ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @mil_hub, @RuporOfBattle |
| Cruise speed | 100–120 km/h | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Speed | up to 200 km/h in a dive ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Gross weight | about 5 kg (without warhead and battery) | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Dimensions length | 1.4 m | ×2 | catalogue, @mil_hub |
| Dimensions wingspan | 2.2 m | ×2 | catalogue, @mil_hub |
| Dimensions wingspan | 2.2 m | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Dimensions length | 1.4 m | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Engine | SE4720 300KV brushless electric motor | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| assembly_time | 30–40 minutes for an experienced operator | ×2 | @RuporOfBattle, @mil_hub |
| battery | 12S2P 10000 mAh | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| processor | Qualcomm mobile processor | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @UAVDEV |
| role | fixed-wing kamikaze drone | ×2 | @mil_hub, @milinfolive |
| Range | more than 90 miles (145) km | ×1 | catalogue |
| Range | 15-20 to 100+ km | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Flight time | 2 h | ×1 | catalogue |
| Speed | 200 (dive), cruise 100–120 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Speed | cruise speed below 160 km/h | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Speed | 62 mph (~100) km/h | ×1 | catalogue |
| Speed | 230 km/h ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Gross weight | warhead mass up to 4.5 kg | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Gross weight | 10 (warhead 5) kg ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Payload / warhead | Starlink antenna, artificial intelligence modules | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| Payload / warhead | comparable payload for a warhead of ~1769 g ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @combat_engineer |
| Payload / warhead | 11 pounds (~5) kg ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | catalogue |
| Payload / warhead | warhead 2–5 kg | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Warhead mass | up to 4.5 kg | ×1 | @bezdtech |
| Dimensions | wingspan 2 meters | ×1 | catalogue |
| ai_modules | onboard AI modules | ×1 | @zas_svo |
| autonomy | autonomous route re-planning, avoidance of dangerous areas, adaptation to the situation, mission continuation without operator intervention | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| autonomy | autonomous route re-planning, avoidance of dangerous areas, adaptation to changing situation without operator intervention | ×1 | @UAVDEV |
| autonomy | autonomous route re-planning, avoidance of dangerous areas, adaptation to the situation without operator intervention | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| class | middle-strike | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| communication | Starlink antenna | ×1 | @zas_svo |
| compute | Qualcomm QCS5430, ~3,5 TOPS | ×1 | @bezdtech |
| computing_module | Qualcomm mobile processor | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| concept | high-speed fixed-wing strike UAV | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| control_frequency_1 | 440 MHz | ×1 | @quadro_code |
| control_frequency_2 | 730 MHz | ×1 | @quadro_code |
| flight_mode | radio silence along pre-programmed routes; operator terminal guidance only for high-value targets | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| fragmentation_radius | up to 100 meters m | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| frequency_range | 3–3.8 GHz | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| frequency_upper_band | 3–3.8 GHz | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| guidance | autonomous AI-enabled optical tracking system, without GPS/GLONASS | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| guidance | AI-based guidance | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| intercept_count | 803 (+109 since previous cutoff) units | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| intercepts_count | 694 interceptions | ×1 | @icpbtrubicon |
| intercepts_delta | +119 interceptions | ×1 | @icpbtrubicon |
| launch | compact pneumatic catapult, no runway | ×1 | @bezdtech |
| link | Starlink satellite communications | ×1 | @zhivoff |
| name_alt | "Hornet-2" killer drone | ×1 | @rogozin_do |
| navigation | satellite receiver + INS + optical odometry + pitot tube + pressure sensors | ×1 | @bezdtech |
| origin | American | ×1 | @FlydroneNews |
| origin | Ukrainian | ×1 | @payloadUAV |
| processor | Qualcomm QCS5430, ~3,5 TOPS | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| production_scale | more than 10,000 units per quarter | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| rcs | 0.03–0.05 sq. m | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| role | reconnaissance and tracking of vehicles in the red zone | ×1 | @wargonzo |
| role | medium-range loitering munition | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| role | strike drone | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| self_destruct | self-destruct electric detonator, triggered when a downed drone's position on the ground changes | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| stealth_feature | developers tried to reduce the drones' detectability by Russian detection systems using non-standard frequencies and communication algorithms | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| swarm_control | several vehicles exchange data, distribute tasks and change the order of actions as a single system | ×1 | @UAVDEV |
| swarm_platform_v2 | Hivemind (Shield AI) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| variant | anti-aircraft variant of kamikaze drone | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| video_link | a full analogue of the video link on 2.4/5.8 GHz frequencies has been developed | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| vision_system_v1 | PRISMA (machine vision) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| warhead_types | high-explosive fragmentation, thermobaric, explosively formed penetrator | ×1 | @bezdtech |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Design and propulsion
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power plant | Electric motor | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Energy source | Battery | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Propulsor | Propeller/rotor | ×1 | @mil_hub |
Autonomy and connectivity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autonomy | Autonomous in task (human-out-of-the-loop) | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Navigation | Inertial (INS) | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Navigation | Optical/visual (SLAM) | ×2 | @mil_hub, catalogue |
| Onboard AI | Automatic target recognition/selection | ×1 | catalogue |
| Control link | No link (autonomous) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Control link | Radio link | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Control link | Satellite (Starlink-class) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| thermal imaging camera | ×2 | @mil_hub, @RuporOfBattle |
| inertial navigation system (INS) | ×1 | catalogue |
| GPS navigation | ×1 | @Military_engineer |
| video camera | ×1 | catalogue |
| satellite navigation (GNSS) | ×2 | catalogue, @mil_hub |
| terminal guidance system | ×4 | catalogue, defence-ua.com, youtube.com +1 |
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×5 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech, @rogozin_do +2 |
| target acquisition system | ×1 | catalogue |
| Hivemind | ×4 | youtube.com, @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones +1 |
| brushless electric motor | ×2 | @mil_hub, @bezdtech |
| Starlink | ×8 | @uav_tech, @zas_svo, @mil_hub +5 |
| onboard computer | ×1 | catalogue |
| shaped-charge fragmentation warhead | ×2 | catalogue +1 |
| EW protection system | ×1 | catalogue |
| visual-inertial odometry (VIO) | ×1 | catalogue |
| EFP warhead (explosively formed penetrator) | ×2 | @combat_engineer, @payloadUAV |
| MESH network | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Powerplant | ×1 | catalogue |
| Wi-Fi module | ×1 | catalogue |
| power amplifier | ×1 | catalogue |
| Qualcomm chips | ×1 | catalogue |
| PRISMA | ×3 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones, @UAVDEV |
| receive path | ×1 | catalogue |
| duplex frequency converter | ×1 | catalogue |
| MOA-400 | ×1 | catalogue |
Maturity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| no country named | TRL 9 | ×1 | @FlydroneNews |
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