Yak-52 hunting drones: The Armed Forces invented an unexpected solution on how to replace the machine gun (photo)

"Light piston sports and training planes are not first hunted on Russian drones-pay attention to the number of trophies applied to fuselage," he said. The Yak-52 machine guns are not equipped, but the air forces found a way out. The role of the Sagittarius is played by the military who sits on the site of the instructor pilot with an open cabin lantern. Earlier in Russia, it was acknowledged that in this way Ukraine has repeatedly managed to knock down the UAV types of "Orlan" and Zala.

Forbes on March 24, it was reported that Yak-52 acts "in the style of World War I". It is a double training aircraft with a piston engine, developed in the 1970s. He maneuver in the air so that the gunner can aim from the rifle and eliminate the target that is the enemy drone. "This is at least the second Yak-52 that hunts for drones over Ukraine," the publication said. It was reported that the large number of Russian UAVs over the Kherson region were beaten from the Yak-52.

Such hunting requires two people - a pilot that controls a clever "bird" and shooter. However, according to the media, such glory made these planes "sweet" goals for the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation. In Russia, they have been called to knock down an effective Yak-52, from which more than a dozen UAVs were probably struck. However, it is easier to say than to do.

The rockets of the "Earth-Air" class cannot knock down the desired "bird", because it is too small and flying far from temporarily occupied territories. Therefore, the enemy decided to destroy the target on the ground, that is, while on base. According to media reports, on July 15, the Russian UAV inspected the airfield, finding several hangars, where they could hide Yak-52. Subsequently, the Iskander rocket was launched there, causing a fire.

It is unknown whether the plane was damaged and whether it stood in one of the attacked hangars. It is rumored that only two "birds" participated in the drones hunting, but dozens of such have individual citizens or flight clubs. We will remind, in the Ministorfra showed the latest Ukrainian sea drone Katran Venom. Defense Expres analysts explained what it is so special.