Peklo (Ukrainian: Пекло, lit. 'Hell') is a Ukrainian long-range loitering munition or missile-drone developed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
| Peklo | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Turbojet drone |
| Place of origin | Ukraine |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2024 |
| Used by | Ukraine |
| Wars | Russo-Ukrainian War |
| Production history | |
| Produced | 2024 |
| Specifications | |
| Engine | turbojet[1] |
This loitering munition is equipped with a jet engine and combines the characteristics of kamikaze drone and cruise missile.
Description
editPeklo was developed by the Ukrainian Defense Industry and is presumably based on the Palianytsia missile-drone, which was also developed during the Russian invasion of Ukraine.Through the remote-controlled turbojet engine, the drone is capable of reaching subsonic speeds of up to 700 km/h (Mach 0.57), and has a maximum range of 700 km. It was reported that the weapon is made up to 70% of domestically produced components,[2][1] however may still face supply chain issues.[3]
As details of missile are sparse due to a general reluctance to reveal too much information to its adversary in the war, photo image analysis by the media indicates that the weight of the warhead may not be more than 50 kg due to the fuselage.[1] However the media arrived at different conclusions on the launching mechanism, with Ukrainian media Defence Express concluding that it is likely a land-based system, while BBC determined that it can be launched from aircraft.[1][4]
Operational history
editThe development of the missile took less than a year and it had five successful deployments prior to the delivery of the first batch.[5]
On 6 December 2024, the Ukrainian Armed Forces Day, the drone was unveiled by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a ceremony,[6] and 100 units had been manufactured in the three months prior to the first batch of the weapon being delivered to Ukrainian forces.[2]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c d "The Ukrainian Peklo Cruise Missile or Drone-Missile: What Can Be Inferred from Photos Regarding Its Characteristics and Capabilities | Defense Express". en.defence-ua.com. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ a b Mehrara, Maya (16 December 2024). "Ukraine ramps up production of "Hell" missiles". Newsweek. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Ukraine produces almost 100 new Peklo missile-drones, media reports". The Kyiv Independent. 16 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Что известно о новой украинской дрон-ракете "Пекло"". BBC News Русская служба (in Russian). 6 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "L'Ukraine reçoit ses premiers missiles-drones hybrides "Peklo"". Business AM (in French). 8 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ^ "Ukraine shows off new 'rocket-drone' in bid to boost long-range strikes". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 8 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.