Overview
- Ukraine’s Defence Intelligence says Russia has adapted the Soviet-era R-60 air-to-air missile for Geran-2 drones to threaten helicopters and tactical aircraft that intercept UAVs.
- The missile is carried on an APU-60-1MD (P-62-1MD) launcher mounted on a bracket on the upper front section of the fuselage, according to the DIU technical breakdown.
- The UAV uses two network cameras—one in the nose and one behind the launcher—with video and control relayed via a Chinese Xingkay Tech XK-F358 mesh modem.
- Navigation employs a 12-channel jam-resistant Kometa module, while onboard electronics include a Raspberry Pi 4, a tracker, and two GSM modems for telemetry.
- DIU describes operator-cued launches with the R-60’s infrared seeker homing after firing and assesses the modification aims to reduce the effectiveness of Ukrainian intercepts, with experience potentially shared with Iran.