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The UCAV Punisher can be used for medical and rescue purposes, as well as for reconnaissance and combat missions behind enemy lines.
UCAV Punisher[9] was designed to perform such tasks as aerial reconnaissance, direct action special operations, logistics and support for special operations,[10] search and rescue, and psychological operations.[11]
Launch of the Punisher droneFlight Punisher DronePanisher drone on a catapultPunisher drone at launcher
UCAV Punisher is equipped with a patented modular payload system[4] reducing costs and increasing the number of missions. There are three types of payload containers.
High explosive fragmentation bomb designed to destroy enemy troops, lightly armored targets, field command posts, radar, electronic warfare, and electronic warfare stations.
High explosive fragmentation, cumulativeunguided bomb designed to destroy enemy troops, lightly armored targets, field command stations, radar, EW, and EW stations, as well as ammunition and fuel depots.
payload container
Unmanned system control
Each system is operated by a crew of three servicemen: an external pilot, an operator and a technician. The manufacturer trains operators at official training centres of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.[12]
Features
This drone[13] has low operating costs, both due to the reusability of scarce system components and the low cost of manufacturing payload containers.
The drone can be launched from a catapult up to an altitude of 400 m quietly and without heat trail, preventing its detection by air defences.
The targeting and navigation system is separated between the drone and the ground control station and the navigation data is additionally protected in case of loss or capture.
UCAV Punisher development started in 2015 to support the Ukrainian Armed Forces during the Russian-Ukrainian war.[14]
In 2016 production and crew training began. Since then, more than 100 crews have been trained to operate the UCAV Punisher.[15][16]
By 2022 more than 230 drones had been used in combat operations.[17][18]
