Peklo
| Company type | Military technology |
|---|---|
| Industry | Defense |
| Founded | 2024 |
| Headquarters | Ukraine |
| Products | Long-range loitering munition / missile drone |
Peklo (Ukrainian: Пекло, lit. 'Hell') represents a Ukrainian-developed long-range loitering munition or missile drone, created amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This weapon system integrates the features of a kamikaze-style drone with those of a cruise missile, powered by a jet engine.
Description
The Peklo was engineered by the Ukrainian Defense Industry, likely evolving from the Palianytsia missile-drone, another product of Ukraine’s wartime innovation. Utilizing a remotely operated turbojet engine, this drone achieves subsonic velocities up to 700 km/h (approximately Mach 0.57) and can operate within a maximum radius of 700 km. Reports indicate that around 70% of its components are manufactured domestically,[1][2] although challenges in the supply chain may persist.[3]
Due to operational security concerns, detailed specifications remain limited. Nonetheless, media analysis of available imagery suggests the warhead likely weighs no more than 50 kg, constrained by the drone’s fuselage size.[2] Opinions vary regarding its launch platform: Ukrainian outlet Defence Express infers a primarily ground-based launch system, whereas BBC reports indicate potential air-launch capability.[2][4]
Operational history
The missile's development was completed in under a year, achieving five successful test deployments before the initial production units were delivered.[5]
On 6 December 2024, coinciding with the Ukrainian Armed Forces Day, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy officially presented the drone during a public event,[6] with 100 units produced within the three months leading up to the first delivery to Ukrainian military forces.[1]
See also
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References
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<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs nameden.defence-ua.com - ↑ "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 русский). 6 December 2024. Retrieved 17 December 2024.
- ↑ "L'Ukraine reçoit ses premiers missiles-drones hybrides "Peklo"". Business AM (in français). 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.