Belarus has developed an engine for unmanned aerial vehicles, the State Authority for Military Industry reported.
“The 4.44 kW electric motor developed by specialists at OJSC ALEVKURP has successfully completed flight tests as part of the domestically produced Chekan V strike unmanned aerial system,” the committee said.
During the tests, the domestically produced engine demonstrated stable performance throughout the flight and during the attack phase. It is intended to replace the standard imported electric motor currently used in the system.
“The development and introduction of a reliable domestic electric motor will not only reduce dependence on foreign components but also open up new opportunities for the further modernisation of unmanned aerial systems,” the committee added.
