Ukraine has intercepted and destroyed a rare Russian reconnaissance drone Tax-450Mused for deep monitoring and to control Iskander-missile attack.
according to Defence Blog was the information shared by Wild Hornetsa Ukrainian organization/company that develops interceptor drones. According to them, the interception was carried out by operators from the unit STRIX.
“Operators from the unit STRIX destroyed a rare drone equipped with optical and thermal imaging systems, used for deep aerial reconnaissance and to guide Iskander strikes. During the war, only 10 to 20 of these UAVs have been destroyed,” the company stated.
Drone families Tax used by Russian forces for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The platform is equipped with optical and thermal imaging systems and is designed to detect and track targets in various conditions, including low visibility and night operations.
This type of UAV plays an important role in enabling long-range attack systems. By identifying targets and transmitting coordinates, reconnaissance drones such as Tax support precision strikes with missile systems that Iskanderthereby increasing effectiveness against both fixed and moving targets.
The platform is described as having an unconventional fuselage design, including a wing configuration intended to reduce radar visibility while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency.
The drone’s structure also minimizes protruding components, reducing the risk of damage during landing, including during parachute recovery. It is designed to operate in a wide temperature range from -45 °C to 45 °C, enabling use in various climates.
More detailed open sources about Tax-450M and its varieties are still quite limited. It is considered one of the least documented reconnaissance systems in Russian service.
The reported use of Tax-450M to manage Iskander-attack, however, makes it a high-value target. Disrupting such systems can reduce the effectiveness of long-range missile strikes by impairing the quality and timeliness of target designation.
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