Polish FlyFocus 'Striker' Deep-Strike Drone Completes Testing Near Kyiv, Receives Positive Reviews from Ukrainian Operators
Polish drone manufacturer FlyFocus has completed field testing of its Striker deep-strike drone at a training ground near Kyiv, with Ukrainian operators providing positive feedback. The Striker has a maximum takeoff weight of 140 kg, carries a 40–60 kg warhead, achieves a maximum range of 1,000 km in piston-engine configuration, and reaches speeds of up to 325 km/h in jet-engine configuration.
Highlights
- Polish FlyFocus CEO Igor Skawiński and COO Albert Swierczyński confirmed the Striker deep-strike drone has completed field testing at a training ground near Kyiv and received positive feedback from Ukrainian operators.
- The Striker has a maximum takeoff weight of 140 kg and can carry warhead payloads of 40 kg or 60 kg, including high-explosive fragmentation and thermobaric munitions.
- In piston-engine configuration with a 40 kg warhead, the Striker achieves a maximum range of 1,000 km at cruise speeds of 90–180 km/h; the jet-engine variant reaches up to 325 km/h.
- The Striker uses encrypted communications, a pneumatic launcher, and supports both pre-programmed navigation and autonomous target acquisition via a satellite-linked video seeker.
- The Striker made its public debut at Poland's International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in September 2024.
Polish FlyFocus Striker Drone Completes Testing Near Kyiv, Receives Positive Feedback from Ukraine
FlyFocus CEO Igor Skawiński and COO Albert Swierczyński revealed in an interview with Kanał Telewizyjny that the company's Striker deep-strike drone has successfully completed field testing at a training ground near Kyiv, earning positive reviews from Ukrainian operators.
System Specifications
The Striker is classified as a deep-strike drone with a maximum takeoff weight of 140 kg. The propulsion system offers a choice between piston and jet engines, and the drone supports warhead payloads of either 40 kg or 60 kg. Compatible munitions include high-explosive fragmentation warheads and thermobaric (fuel-air explosive) warheads.
According to data published by FlyFocus:
- Piston-engine variant: With a 40 kg warhead, maximum range reaches 1,000 km, with cruise speed ranging from 90 to 180 km/h.
- Jet-engine variant: Maximum flight speed of 325 km/h.
Guidance and Communications Systems
The Striker supports pre-programmed coordinate-based navigation as well as autonomous target acquisition via a video seeker head equipped with a satellite data link. Communications are encrypted, and the drone is launched via a pneumatic launcher.
Public Debut
The Striker made its first official public appearance at the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) held in Poland in September 2024.
Images are for illustrative purposes only. Source: aeromind.pl
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