Russia plans to convert An-2 aircraft into anti-drone carriers
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Updated · Українські Національні Новини · May 3
Russia plans to convert An-2 aircraft into anti-drone carriers
9 articles · Updated · Українські Національні Новини · May 3
The latest proposal envisages restoring up to 700 Soviet-era planes at an estimated cost of about $300m to intercept Ukrainian long-range drones.
The concept mirrors Ukraine's combat use of the An-28 as a carrier for anti-aircraft drones, while Russia is also weighing Yak-40, L-410 and Il-114 platforms.
The plan reflects Moscow's difficulty stopping Ukrainian drone strikes and the expansion of Ukraine's long-range drone production, with An-2 modernisation ideas already under discussion in Russia.
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