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Molniya
In the sources: Молния
Loitering munition (kamikaze drone) · Bureau 1440. 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 | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Subclass | Loitering munition (kamikaze drone) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Function | Attack (engagement) | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Role | Strike | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Environment | Air — low altitude (up to 1000 m) | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| variant | kamikaze drone | ×1 | catalogue |
| variant | Bebradron | ×1 | catalogue |
| variant | Khmarynka | ×1 | catalogue |
Manufacturer and country
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| "Vympel" | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Bureau 1440 | ×2 | @mil_hub, @uavural |
Specifications
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range | 40–60 km into the rear ≠ sources disagree | ×2 | @kcpn2014, @mil_hub |
| Payload / warhead | up to 10 kg | ×2 | @mil_hub, @kcpn2014 |
| project | modified Project 12418 | ×2 | @milinfolive, @VictoryDrones |
| Range | 140 km ≠ sources disagree | ×1 | @milinua |
| Speed | 110 km/h | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Payload / warhead | anti-tank mines, grenades, standard munitions or explosives | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Cost | cheaper than a single artillery shell | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Cost | cheap, mass-produced | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| autonomy | autonomous target recognition and attack without operator involvement, AI-controlled | ×1 | @zhivoff |
| autonomy | capable of operating without operator involvement | ×1 | @bes_pilot |
| control | no control antennas (autonomous AI variant) | ×1 | @serhii_flash |
| design | rectangular wings and booms, modular design from civilian components | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| frequency_band | 4–4.5 GHz | ×1 | @milinua |
| frequency_range | 1300–1500 MHz | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| hull_number | 706 | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| logo_similarity | resembling the "Bureau 1440" company emblem, but with a star inside | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| mass_scale | up to 5 units per position | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| mesh_modem_channels | 2 channels of 5 W each | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| mesh_modem_frequency | 1300–1500 MHz | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| modem_channels | 2 channels | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| modem_frequency | 1300–1500 MHz | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| modem_power_per_channel | 5 W | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| modem_size | reduced size | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| navigation | visual homing, does not require satellite navigation | ×1 | @bes_pilot |
| navigation | compass | ×1 | @my_el_lab |
| platform_type | fixed-wing | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| rate_of_fire | 1 drone every 4 minutes on the hottest sectors | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| role | production of radars, fire control systems, SAM electronic components | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| role | strike UAV and carrier (mothership) for an FPV drone | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| status | final stage of completion | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| status | under completion | ×1 | @milinfolive |
| stockpile | около 500 000 шт | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| storage_condition | stored disassembled; not stored assembled for long; main storage requirement is dryness | ×1 | @wargonzo |
| target_recognition | autonomous target search: tank, vehicle, railway, locomotive | ×1 | @bes_pilot |
| transmitter_channels | dual-channel | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| transmitter_power | 5 W | ×1 | @infantmilitario |
| unknown_attachment | unknown object attached with clamps at the wing center | ×1 | @serhii_flash |
| variant | "Strelok", hull number 706 | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
×N – how many different sources (channels, sites or documents) give this value; ×1 means one.
Autonomy and connectivity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Networking | Cross-domain pairing (USV+UAV, etc.) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Networking | Swarm carrier (mothership) | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Control link | Radio link | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Control link | Satellite (Starlink-class) | ×1 | @milinua |
Components and technologies
| Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|
| AI (artificial intelligence) | ×5 | @milinfolive, @kcpn2014, @zhivoff +2 |
| MESH network | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| FPV drones | ×1 | @mil_hub |
| Nvidia Jetson Orin | ×3 | @milinfolive, @VictoryDrones, @RussianArms |
| MESH modem (Chinese) | ×2 | @VictoryDrones, @serhii_flash |
| FPV kamikaze | ×1 | @warhistoryalconafter |
| Starlink | ×1 | @battle_technic |
| Pozitiv-ME radar | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| MR-123-02 Bagira | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Uran-E | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Mineral-ME | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| AK-176MA-01 | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| AK-630M | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| MESH modem | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| MESH networks | ×1 | @VictoryDrones |
| Onboard AI | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
| Optical navigation system | ×1 | @VictoryDrones2023 |
Maturity
| Parameter | Value | Sources | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| no country named | TRL 9 | ×1 | @kcpn2014 |
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