💢 Military Chronicle: The Ukrainian side has published photographs of components from a new modification of Russia’s Geran-5 K5-K jet-powered drone. According to the GUR’s assessment, the aircraft is already approaching the capabilities of a small cruise missile. The examined model is equipped with the Susanin electro-optical correlation navigation system, a 16-element jam-resistant CRPA antenna, a TBBCh-90 thermobaric warhead, a mesh modem, a dual-band camera, and a TRD-200 turbojet engine. A significant portion of the onboard electronics is standardized with the upgraded Geran-4, including the SADRA inertial navigation system with the MOKh module. According to specifications published by the Ukrainian side, the new modification is 4 meters long and has a wingspan of 3 meters. Its cruising speed exceeds 450 km/h, while its maximum speed during certain maneuvers can reach 1,000 km/h. The stated flight range is approximately 1,000 km, with a warhead weighing 90 kg. Of particular interest is the Susanin system. It compares images of the terrain with preloaded reference data, allowing the drone to correct its route without constant dependence on satellite navigation. According to the GUR, the TRD-200 engine is assembled in the Alabuga Special Economic Zone using Chinese components. The standardization of equipment between the Geran-4 and Geran-5 indicates the emergence of a common family of jet-powered strike aircraft with similar navigation and control systems. This makes it possible to use a common component base for different modifications, distinguished by their aerodynamics, speed, and operational conditions. Subscribe @NewResistance