Japan’s Terra Drone Corporation reports that Terra A2 – a fixed-wing interceptor drone jointly developed with Ukraine’s WinnyLab invested in by Terra Drone’s subsidiary Terra Inspectioneering – has successfully intercepted a Shahed-type long-range loitering munition under actual operational conditions.
“The confirmation that Terra A2 has achieved multiple successful interceptions under real combat conditions marks an important milestone, demonstrating the practical viability of fixed-wing interceptor drones as a wide-area air defence solution.” Said the company in a statement.
Terra A2 has a top speed of 312 km/h, a wide-area coverage range of 75 km, and a flight endurance of more than 40 minutes through its advanced aerodynamic design and overall airframe optimization, said the company. In addition, it is designed to integrate with radar systems, enabling it to function as a fixed-wing interceptor platform capable of carrying out wide-area surveillance, target detection, tracking, and interception in an integrated manner. This allows it to provide a wide-area air defence layer that can address threats before they arrive, complementing conventional defence systems focused primarily on short-range interception.
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