Ukraine’s HUR reports Russia has begun combat use of a new jet-powered strike UAV “Geran-4” with a redesigned reinforced airframe and higher-thrust turbojet engines, intended to improve survivability and maneuvering versus interceptor drones. Claimed performance includes up to ~500 km/h, 5,000 m altitude, ~450 km range, and 50–90 kg warheads, indicating a notable evolution of the Geran family toward faster, more maneuverable strike drones.
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HUR details new Russian jet-powered strike UAV Geran-4

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- TG: Defence Intelligence (HUR) · https://t.me/DIUkraine/8518❗️War&Sanctions: ГУР розкриває будову нового російського реактивного ударного БпЛА “ґєрань-4” ГУР МО на порталі War&Sanctions публікує (ht