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To: gleeaikin
I guess it would depend on what the pilot is flying, the speeds involved and the weapon being used against the drone.

A jet against a Shahed or Geran, especially at night, and in weather, would be a challenge using the cannon. Those are moving about the stall speed of the jet and about 100 knots slower than their approach speed for landing.

Getting close enough in a similar speed airplane like a Yak or Sukhoi or whatever they might be using to fire on the drone with a gun could be dangerous if you were too close when it explodes.

Flying through the debris is very hazardous to plane, pilot and crew!

A-10s, attack helicopters and close air support/attack turboprops might be good against drones. Purpose built drones seem to be working well also for slower drones.

21 posted on 07/20/2025 11:45:01 AM PDT by GBA (Endeavor to persevere. Onward through the fog …)
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To: GBA; FtrPilot

I was referring to the plane used in this thread, one with a propeller, and guy with shotgun sitting in an open seating area to be able to shot his gun at the drone.


22 posted on 07/20/2025 4:24:46 PM PDT by gleeaikin (Question Authority: report facts, and post theihr links'.)
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