F-16 fighter jet shot down Russian Shahed with APWKS laser-guided missile. VIDEO
The Ukrainian Air Force continues to demonstrate its skill in using F-16 multi-role fighters to protect Ukrainian airspace. According to Censor.NET, there has been a successful interception of a Russian "Shahed-136" kamikaze drone using a high-precision APWKS missile.
This episode is important in terms of the cost and effectiveness of combating cheap Iranian "mopeds".
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Why is this important?
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Cheap and cheerful: The use of APWKS (Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System) missiles on F-16 fighters allows for significant savings on expensive air-to-air missiles (such as the AIM-120 AMRAAM or AIM-9 Sidewinder).
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Laser precision: The APWKS missile is a modernised 70 mm unguided Hydra 70 missile equipped with a laser guidance unit. It is ideal for destroying slow-moving targets such as UAVs.
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Technological breakthrough: The integration of APWKS into the F-16 weapon system allows the Ukrainian Air Force to transform fighter jets into highly effective "drone hunters" with a large ammunition supply on board.
Technical characteristics of the duel:
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Target: "Shahed-136" (Geran-2).
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Weapon: APWKS missile with semi-active laser homing head.
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Result: Direct hit and complete annihilation of the enemy drone in the air.
