A possible Ukrainian kamikaze drone discovered near Moscow bears resemblance to the Morok design
The Bryansk region is located on the border of Belarus and Ukraine. It directly aligns with the stretch between Kyiv and Moscow, indicating that the drone discovered by the Russians may have been en route to the Russian capital. The Military portal highlights several significant features of the drone's design.
Ukrainian drone discovered in Russia
Primarily, the absence of optical devices leads us to believe that the drone is designed for kamikaze attacks. The unique tail-less delta design purportedly grants superior maneuverability at low altitudes. This permits deploying a smaller, lower-power engine, reducing fuel consumption during long-distance flights.
Long-range capability is a critical aspect. As observed by the Military portal, the unidentified drone closely mirrors the design of the Morok drone, which was structured to strike distant targets. An image of the Morok circulated online last year, exhibiting a machine that closely resembles the one found.
The genuine Morok also lacks optical devices. The resemblance is noticeable across the entirety of the weapon's body - this includes the entire back part of the drone and its mid-section, where a covered panel most likely conceals a set of control electronics.
It's worth recalling that last year saw a fundraising effort launched to buy the Morok. The cumulative sum of 175 million hryvnias was intended to fund the procurement of 100 Morok drones. This translates to each drone costing the equivalent of around 200,000 PLN in Polish currency.
Thus far, according to the information available, the Morok can achieve a range of nearly 497 miles, sufficient to cover the distance from Kyiv to Moscow. Its construction relies on the RZ-60 drone, which the Ukrainians first employed in 2019. The manufacturers are believed to have enhanced the Morok prototype, fitting it with a warhead that weighs around 66 pounds. Furthermore, alterations likely comprised the swapping out of the drive unit and the removal of communication systems, thereby increasing the overall weight of the weapon.
