Ukraine captured and destroyed a rare Russian Tax-450M reconnaissance drone used for deep reconnaissance and Iskander used to guide missile strikes.
A Defence Blog according to the information a Wild Hornetsshared by a Ukrainian organization/company that develops interceptor drones. According to them, the arrest was made by STRIX performed by unit operators.
„A STRIX unit operators have destroyed a rare drone equipped with optical and thermal imaging systems and used for deep aerial reconnaissance and directing Iskander strikes. “Only 10-20 such UAVs were destroyed during the war,” the company said.
A Tax family of drones used by Russian forces for aerial reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The platform is equipped with optical and thermal imaging systems and can detect and track targets in various conditions, including low visibility and night operations.
This type of UAV plays an important role in supporting the operation of long-range strike systems. By identifying targets and transmitting coordinates, reconnaissance drones such as Taxthey can support precision strikes with missile systems like that Iskanderincreasing their effectiveness against both fixed and moving targets.
The platform is described as having an unconventional fuselage design, including a wing shape designed to reduce radar fragmentation while maintaining aerodynamic efficiency.
The drone’s structure also minimizes protruding elements, reducing the risk of injury during landing, including parachute recovery. It is designed to operate over a wide temperature range, from -45°C to 45°C, allowing for use in a variety of climates.
A Tax-450Mmore detailed open source information about and its variants is still quite limited. The system is considered one of the least documented reconnaissance tools in Russian service.
However, the Tax-450M It is considered a high-value target due to its role in directing Iskander attacks. Disruption of such systems can reduce the effectiveness of long-range missile attacks by degrading the quality and timeliness of targeting information.
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