Peklo
Ukrainian Defense Industry · Ukraine · first flew 2024 · fighter
The Peklo ('Hell') is a Ukrainian loitering munition drone manufactured by Ukrainian Defense Industry, intended for kamikaze strikes against ground and infrastructure targets. Its equal length and wingspan give it a near-square planform.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Mid-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, fuselage-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 2 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Ukrainian one-way attack drone (loitering munition)
- 2 m length and 2 m wingspan
- State-backed Ukrainian Defense Industry product
Square-ish planform with 2 m span equal to its length; distinguishable from Bulava by slightly larger dimensions and different manufacturer.
Specifications
- The Peklo has a length of 2 m (7 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 2 m (7 ft).
- Typical crew: 0.
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History
The Peklo emerged in 2024 as part of the Ukrainian state's effort to scale up domestic production of low-cost attack UAVs. It joined a family of similar Ukrainian one-way drones seeing combat use against Russian forces.
Variants
No publicised variants at time of writing.
Where you'll see it
Used by Ukrainian armed forces in active operations as of 2024.
Related aircraft
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