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Kalitka-KA
In the sources: «Калитка-КА»
Kalashnikov Concern. Facts from open sources (OSINT), each linked to its post or document; translated from Russian by a language model.
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| Kalashnikov Concern | ×4 | @bes_pilot, @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones +1 |
| Kalashnikov | ×1 | @mil_hub |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| caliber | 7.62 mm (PKT) | ×3 | @uav_tech, @bes_pilot, @texBPLA |
| control | turret electronic control unit, remote control and setup console | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @bes_pilot, @texBPLA |
| control | remote control | ×3 | @battle_technic, @RussianArms, @mil_hub |
| effectiveness | 70-100% against attack UAVs depending on drone type | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms, @mil_hub |
| optics | two day cameras, rangefinder, optional thermal imager | ×3 | @bes_pilot, @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones |
| purpose | engagement of ground and low-flying air targets | ×3 | @mil_hub, @battle_technic, @RussianArms |
| weapon | rotating mount for 7.62 mm Kalashnikov PKT machine gun | ×3 | @VictoryDrones, @mil_hub, @texBPLA |
| armament | 7.62 mm machine gun | ×2 | @mil_hub, @RussianArms |
| detection_system | EO system with thermal imager, AI vision | ×2 | @mil_hub, @battle_technic |
| operation | round-the-clock protection of key facilities against UAVs at low and extremely low altitudes | ×2 | @mil_hub, @VictoryDrones |
| weapon_caliber | 7.62 mm Kalashnikov PKT machine gun | ×2 | @RussianArms, @battle_technic |
| automation | automated system | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| composition | metal rotating mount, electro-optical unit (two day cameras, rangefinder, optional thermal imager), turret electronic control unit, remote control console | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| configuration | stationary and mobile (pickup-based) | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| control | electronic turret control unit and remote control panel with configurable operating modes | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| description | anti-aircraft machine-gun robotic system | ×1 | @militaryrussiaru |
| developer | private individuals | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| guidance_system | electro-optical system with thermal imager and AI vision | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| operation_mode | round-the-clock | ×1 | @bes_pilot |
| operational_mode | round-the-clock operation | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| optics | electro-optical unit with two day cameras and rangefinder, optional thermal imager | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| opto_electronic_block | two day cameras, rangefinder, optional thermal imager | ×1 | @texBPLA |
| range_vs_large_uav | 1200–1500 m | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| range_vs_medium_uav | 800–1000 m | ×1 | @RussianArms |
| target_altitude | low and extremely low altitudes | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| target_types | reconnaissance UAVs, fixed-wing and multirotor relay drones, fixed-wing kamikaze drones (incl. jet-powered), FPV systems | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| variants | stationary and mobile (based on a production pickup-type vehicle) | ×1 | @uav_tech |
| weapon | Kalashnikov PKT machine gun on a rotating mount | ×1 | @bes_pilot |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| daytime camera | ×2 | @texBPLA, @uav_tech |
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×3 | @mil_hub, @battle_technic, @RussianArms |
| control panel | ×2 | @texBPLA, @uav_tech |
| thermal imaging (IR) camera | ×5 | @texBPLA, @mil_hub, @battle_technic +2 |
| electro-optical system (EOS) | ×3 | @mil_hub, @battle_technic, @RussianArms |
| PKT | ×1 | @uav_tech |
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