Ghoul Drone: Technical Specifications

Ghoul is a Russian unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed as part of an independent project aimed at deep strikes against armored targets and fortified positions behind enemy lines. This drone is notable for being partially manufactured using 3D printing and funded through crowdfunding campaigns.

Technical Specifications:

  • Speed: Up to 180 km/h
  • Range: 6-12 km
  • Payload Capacity: Capable of carrying various types of munitions including RPG-7 grenades and high-explosive fragmentation charges
  • Motor Type: Specific motor details are not publicly available, but it is likely an electric motor suitable for quadcopters
  • Construction: The drone’s body is made using 3D printing, with some components manufactured using CNC machines from materials like fiberglass and thermoplastics

Manufacturer:

  • Ghoul was developed by independent Russian volunteers in the Sverdlovsk region, without state support or funding. The project was partially financed through crowdfunding campaigns on Russian Telegram channels.

Usage and Deployment:

  • Ghoul is designed for deep strikes in enemy territory to isolate the combat zone and disrupt the supply of ammunition, personnel, and equipment. It has been tested by Russian special forces in the conflict in Ukraine since October 2023. The drone is capable of autonomous targeting using „machine vision“ technology.

Successor and Predecessor:

  • Ghoul is the second drone developed under independent projects following the loitering munition Privet-82. No specific predecessors to the Ghoul drone are mentioned, but the technologies and principles used in its development may be applied in future models.

Price:

  • The price is not publicly specified, which is common for military technologies developed in independent projects and conflicts.

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