EDGE unveiled its new Allag-E drone, an interceptor in the same style as the Iranian Shahed drone, during the Dubai Airshow.
The United Arab Emirates–based company, which already has another interceptor drone in its portfolio, the Vortex-E, presented the Allag-E for the first time in February of this year.
In the February version, both engines were mounted side by side on the upper part of the rear section. In the new modification, they are arranged symmetrically, with one mounted above and the other below the tail.
According to information from the Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi, the Allag-E is 900 mm long, has a wingspan of 700 mm, and a takeoff weight of 8.3 kg. About 25% of the weight is taken up by a disc-type warhead weighing between 1.7 and 2.1 kg.
Detonation is triggered by proximity sensors, with their apertures visible on the fuselage ahead of the wing. A fuse is positioned in front of the sensors, followed by the warhead itself, forming an energy disc.
The Allag-E drone is launched using a booster. After reaching the required speed, the electric fans are activated for level flight and the booster separates.
During the midcourse phase, the interceptor is guided by radio, using target data provided by ground-based sensors, primarily radars. The antenna is located on the right wing.
When the drone passes close to its target, the optoelectronic sensor is activated, enabling terminal guidance and bringing the warhead within effective range.
The Allag-E was designed to intercept aerial targets at speeds of up to 200 km/h and altitudes of up to 3,000 meters. Its operational range is about 15 km, and its maximum speed exceeds 250 km/h, according to the company.
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