Terra Drone and WinnyLab's Terra A2 Fixed-Wing Interceptor Drone Successfully Shoots Down Shahed Loitering Munitions in Combat
Japan's Terra Drone Corporation has announced that the Terra A2, a fixed-wing interceptor drone co-developed by its subsidiary Terra Inspectioneering and Ukrainian firm WinnyLab, has successfully intercepted Shahed-type long-range loitering munitions in real combat conditions. The Terra A2 reaches a top speed of 312 km/h, covers a range of 75 km, and offers over 40 minutes of endurance, with radar integration capability for wide-area surveillance and interception missions.
Highlights
- Terra Drone Corporation宣布，Terra A2固定翼攔截無人機已在實際戰鬥條件下成功多次攔截Shahed型長程游蕩彈藥。
- Terra A2由日本Terra Inspectioneering與烏克蘭WinnyLab聯合研發，最高時速312 km/h，覆蓋範圍75公里，續航超過40分鐘。
- Terra A2可整合雷達系統，以統一作戰流程執行廣域監視、目標偵測、追蹤及攔截任務。
- 與現有近程防空系統相比，Terra A2提供更外層的廣域防禦能力，可在威脅抵達前進行前置攔截。
Japan's Terra Drone Corporation has announced that the Terra A2 — a fixed-wing interceptor drone jointly developed by its subsidiary Terra Inspectioneering and Ukrainian company WinnyLab — has successfully intercepted Shahed-type long-range loitering munitions under real combat conditions.
A Combat-Proven Milestone
In an official statement, Terra Drone said: "The confirmed multiple successful intercepts achieved by Terra A2 under real combat conditions marks an important milestone, clearly demonstrating the practical viability of fixed-wing interceptor drones as a wide-area air defense solution."
Key Technical Specifications
Powered by advanced aerodynamic design and full-airframe optimization, the Terra A2 delivers the following performance characteristics:
- Top speed: 312 km/h
- Wide-area coverage: 75 km
- Flight endurance: Over 40 minutes
The Terra A2 is also designed to integrate with radar systems, enabling it to function as a fixed-wing interception platform capable of performing wide-area surveillance, target detection, tracking, and interception in a unified operational workflow.
Filling the Gap in Existing Air Defense Layers
Unlike existing air defense systems primarily designed for close-range interception, the Terra A2 is capable of forward interception — engaging threats before they reach defended areas — thereby providing an outer wide-area air defense layer that complements traditional defensive systems.
The successful combat validation further underscores the strategic value of fixed-wing drones in modern air defense architectures.
Source: Official statement from Terra Drone Corporation
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