Komarac-1
Komarac-1 (Serbian: Комарац-1, lit. 'Mosquito-1') is a suicide drone produced by the Defense Industry of Serbia.[1][2]
Development[edit]
The development and production of Komarac-1 are overseen by the Military Technical Institute of the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Serbia,[2] with components being manufactured by various defense industry factories. The warhead for the drone is produced by Krušik from Valjevo,[2] while the drone itself is manufactured by Teleoptik Žiroskopi from Zemun.[2] The drone has undergone extensive testing at the Military Technical Institute, the Technical Test Center, and other laboratory facilities to ensure its safety and operational capabilities.[2] It has demonstrated its operational effectiveness through multiple successful live-fire exercises.[2]
Design and Capabilities[edit]
Komarac-1 is designed as an optoelectronic system with a camera that allows the operator to maintain visual contact with the target throughout its operation, making it highly effective against a variety of targets.[2] The drone is primarily composed of a motorized section and an electronic control section.[2]
It has a range of up to three kilometers and can remain airborne for up to 40 minutes.[2] Its warhead weighs approximately one kilogram, with plans for the development of additional warhead types and sizes.[2]
Current Deployment[edit]
The Komarac-1 drones are currently in use by the Serbian Armed Forces, with several units participating in the "Vihor 2024" exercise.[2] The drones have been deployed in combat scenarios, demonstrating their ability to effectively engage and neutralize targets.[2] There are plans to continue production and training efforts to fully integrate the Komarac-1 drones into the Serbian Armed Forces, ensuring an adequate supply of drones for operational needs.[2]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ ""Телеоптик Жироскопи" –Зоран Јарић: Дрон самоубица "комарац-1" производ Одбрамбене индустрије Србије". Politika Online. 2024-04-09. Retrieved 2024-04-19.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m Đorđević, Lola (2024-04-18). "Ko proizvodi dron samoubicu "komarac-1" za Vojsku Srbije". Sputnik Srbija (in Serbian). Sputnik. Retrieved 2024-04-19.