Video shows how a kamikaze drone works. Photo and video: Reproduction Twitter @SavunmaSanayiST
The drone attack ALPAGU is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system developed by STM (Savunma Teknolojileri Mühendislik ve Ticaret A.Ş.), a Turkish defense technology company. It is known as a type of “kamikaze drone” or suicide drone, designed for precision attack missions.
A video released on Twitter shows the operation of the kamikaze drone
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Main features of ALPAGU include:
Fixed-Wing Design
Unlike common quadcopter drones, ALPAGU has a fixed-wing design, which gives it greater efficiency in terms of range and speed.
Autonomy and Mobility
This drone is designed to be lightweight and portable, facilitating transportation and rapid deployment in battlefields.
Precision Attack Capabilities
Equipped with guidance systems and ammunition, ALPAGU can be used to hit specific targets with high precision.
Tactical Use
Due to its nature as a “kamikaze drone,” it is used in missions where a precise attack is needed without the necessity of recovering the drone.
Exportation and Military Use
Even before being officially integrated into the inventory of the Turkish Armed Forces, ALPAGU has been subject to export contracts, highlighting international interest in this technology.
ALPAGU represents a significant part of Turkey’s efforts to develop its own defense technologies and expand its presence in the global defense export market.
Photo and video: Reproduction Twitter @SavunmaSanayiST