The footage released by the Russian volunteer group Project Archangel shows a four-wheel drone attached to the wings of a MiG-29 fighter jet with a zip tie, and is considered part of an experiment to intercept an enemy unmanned aerial vehicle.
However, this unstable installation method leaves doubts about its effectiveness. Drones cannot be fired during flight and are likely to be unable to withstand the high speeds of fighter jets. Furthermore, the presence of equipment can interfere with the aircraft’s defense system, and this idea can be said to be closer to a propaganda sham rather than a practical military solution.
Project Archangel claims to be developing combat drones, suggesting that aircraft could potentially transport the intercepted drones to cities such as Kiu and Lviv. However, experts consider the proposal unrealistic, as Russian fighters are not operating near these regions due to the powerful Ukrainian air defense network.
The organization also claims that it “solved communication problems” by training drone pilots to pilot fighter jets, but this is also not realistic given the complexity and high cost of the aircraft.
The experiment is eccentric, but the effort reflects the growing interest in Russia’s drone threat in the Ukrainian War. Using fighter jets as launch platforms is still a long way from now, but Russia is also investing in other solutions, such as rotary ammunition and advanced aviation systems.
At this point, Project Archangel’s attempts are more like marketing experiments than actual military developments.
Source/Image:The War Zone | Telegram @projectArchangel | This content was created with AI support and reviewed by the editorial team
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