Russian drones "Inokhodets" ("Orion") destroyed the command and observation post of the battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the zone of the NMD.

This was reported in the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation.

“The crew of the newest unmanned aerial vehicle “Pacer” of the Russian Aerospace Forces destroyed the command and observation post of the battalion of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the zone of the special military operation,” the website of the military department reports.

The footage published by the RF Ministry of Defense shows how ammunition is loaded onto the UAV, after which the device takes to the air in the dark.

Then the Pacer operators calculate the target and strike at it.

As noted in the materials of the RF Ministry of Defense, the enemy object was hit by a guided aircraft munition.

The Ministry of Defense added that the UAVs involved in the special military operation “carry out reconnaissance, fire correction, as well as the combat use of weapons against targets.”

It is worth noting that earlier the Ministry of Defense had already reported on the use of "Pacer" in the framework of the NWO.

In particular, in March 2022, the ministry published footage of the destruction of fortifications and military equipment of the Armed Forces of Ukraine with high-precision missile weapons mounted on this drone.

Pacer and Sirius

The Inokhodets drone was developed by specialists from the Kronstadt company.

In the export version, it is called "Orion-E".

As noted on the developer's website, the Pacer is the only Russian drone in the category of medium-altitude long-range UAVs, also known as MALE (Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance).

In addition to strikes, this drone is capable of carrying out aerial reconnaissance and patrolling, determining the coordinates of ground and surface objects, as well as conducting topographic surveys of the area.

“The range of UAV applications varies from intelligence and information support to the army to fire safety and delivery of goods to hard-to-reach areas,” the Kronstadt materials indicate.

  • Combat work of the UAV "Pacer"

The airframe of the device is completely made of carbon fiber, "including the power structure of the structure."

In addition, "unique advanced technologies and modern automated means of objective quality control" are used in the production of these complexes, the company says.

During the creation of Inohodets, an energy-efficient electric impulse anti-icing system was introduced for the first time.

Thanks to this solution, the complex is able to perform its tasks even in the most severe weather conditions.

The drone is also equipped with systems for monitoring and obtaining the necessary information in real time.  

Thanks to the economical engine, the complex can be in flight mode for up to 24 hours, and the autonomous radar positioning system installed on board the Inohodets allows the automatic takeoff and landing of the device in the absence of satellite navigation or signal suppression.

In turn, the low acoustic visibility of the drone reduces the likelihood of its detection and allows the operator to conduct silent observation.

According to Kronstadt, the maximum take-off weight of the Pacer reaches 1 ton, the maximum payload weight is 200 kg, the flight altitude is 7.5 thousand meters, and the range over the radio channel is 300 km.

The cruising speed of the device varies from 120 to 200 km/h.

  • UAV "Orion" ("Pacer")

  • © Company "Kronshtadt"

The Inohodets complex, in addition to the drone itself, also includes a control center (which controls the UAV, flight planning and data processing), a technical support module, a take-off and landing control module, a radio module (transmits control commands to the UAV and telemetry information), as well as various special loads that are installed on the apparatus, depending on its modification.

"Pacers" began to enter the troops back in 2020.

This was announced at the meeting of the final board of the Ministry of Defense of Russia then by the head of the department, Sergei Shoigu.

In August 2022, on the sidelines of the Army-2022 International Military-Technical Forum, the Russian Defense Ministry signed a number of contracts, including for the supply of Inohodets drones.

In the same month, representatives of "Kronstadt" reported that work on the implementation of this order had already begun.

In addition, at the Army-2022 forum, it became known about the test of the Pacer with a radar station on board.

“Indeed, the airborne radar station is one of the intended target loads.

At the moment, this UAV is at the stage of flight tests, ”the company’s press service said then in response to the question at what stage is the Orion project in the version with an airborne radar.

In addition to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, "Pacer" is also interested abroad.

This, in particular, was reported in March 2022 by the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation of the Russian Federation (FSVTS).

The department noted that negotiations were underway with a number of foreign customers regarding the sale of the UAV.

The export version of the drone has already been shown at several international arms exhibitions, including Aero India 2023, which took place in February this year. 

It is worth noting that at the moment, work is also underway on the further development of the Pacer, which in various sources is called Pacer-RU or Sirius.

As Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces General of the Army Sergei Surovikin noted in January 2022, the first serial delivery of these drones is scheduled for 2023.

Unlike the Pacer, it has two engines and an increased takeoff weight.

The range of the drone will reach about 3 thousand km.

"Increase striking power"

According to experts, Pacer is a multifunctional platform.

Pacer, aka Orion, is a multifunctional platform that, depending on the equipment installed on it, can perform various functions.

In particular, it can be used as a reconnaissance drone.

But at the same time, this UAV is capable of striking.

His weapon, in fact, is an aviation version of an anti-tank guided missile, ”Roman Gusarov, editor-in-chief of the Avia.ru portal, said in an interview with RT.

  • UAV "Orion" ("Pacer")

  • © Company "Kronshtadt"

In turn, Vyacheslav Pshikhopov, Director of the Research Institute of Robotics and Control Processes of the Southern Federal University, noted that many serious problems were solved when creating the Pacer.

“A very professional team was involved in the creation of this machine.

And within the framework of this project, as far as I know, the developers had to solve many related technical problems.

And I must say that they successfully managed to do this, ”the specialist said in a conversation with RT.

According to analysts, now the domestic military-industrial complex is faced with the task of increasing the supply of such vehicles to the troops.

“I wish there were more drones like this.

The more effective means of destruction the military has, the better.

Of course, they cannot solve all the tasks on the battlefield.

But to hit certain targets, for example, deep behind enemy lines, such devices are in great demand, ”said Roman Gusarov.

He added that in Russia, in addition to the Pacers, a whole line of drones is now being developed.

“Now there are a lot of drones being used or being developed.

The range of their application is quite wide.

For example, the military is actively using compact civilian drones.

They are often used for reconnaissance by assault squads.

Such UAVs show high efficiency, and they must be supplied in large numbers.

Then, of course, there are reconnaissance systems that fly at high altitudes and help identify targets and aim artillery, as well as visually control the destruction of an object, ”said Roman Gusarov.

Another type of UAV is kamikaze attack drones.

These include, for example, the "Cube" and "Lancet" used in the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation.

Russia is also working on the creation of a heavy-class UAV S-70 Okhotnik, the analyst said.

"Hunter" is already almost a big plane, only without a pilot.

Such machines are needed to solve tactical problems.

S-70s will be able, in particular, to work in a group with the fifth generation Su-57 fighter, which will direct them to targets.

At the moment, no one in the world has such systems, but many countries are working on them, including Russia.

With successful implementation, such developments will significantly increase the strike power of Russian military aviation, ”concluded Roman Gusarov.