Russia has converted light civilian aircraft into improvised drone interceptors, equipping Cessna planes with machine guns to counter Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), according to footage aired by Russian state TV Rossiya 1 in October 15 and reported by Ukraine’s United24media.
“The report showed modified Cessna aircraft outfitted with dual machine guns mounted beneath the fuselage. Inside the cockpit, targeting and sighting systems have been installed to improve the accuracy of engaging low-flying aerial targets,” said United24Media. “These adaptations are aimed at addressing the challenge of detecting and neutralizing UAVs flying autonomously at low altitudes—typically between 80 and 150 meters—where conventional air defence systems often struggle.
“According to Rossiya 1, Russia recently formed a dedicated aviation unit named “Bars-Sarmat” tasked with intercepting long-range Ukrainian drones deep inside Russian territory. This new unit is reportedly equipped with Soviet-era Yak-18T and Yak-52 light aircraft, in addition to the modified Cessnas.”
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Image: A modified Russian Cessna light aircraft with dual machine guns mounted beneath the fuselage, prepared for anti-drone operations. (Source: Rossiya 1/United24Media)
