"Such a velocity means that the interceptor can beat the official speed record for Formula 1 racing, achieved by Valtteri Bottas in 2016 at 231.46 mph. A speed of 248.5 mph also allows the drone to nearly match the fastest high-speed trains in the world. The Shanghai Maglev, for example, reached speeds of 280 mph during tests in October, but is commercially operated at 186 mph."
"And a motor-powered interceptor would be doing so with propellers, rather than the jet engines or high-thrust combustion systems that propel other vehicles to extreme speeds. Because interceptor drones are designed to destroy other drones at a low cost, Ukraine's manufacturers typically price them below $6,000 each. It's another sign of how quickly the war is transforming the local weapons industry, which has turned hobbyist drones into some of the fastest yet cheapest aircraft on the battlefield."
A Ukrainian motor-powered interceptor drone achieved 400 km/h (248.5 mph) using a Motor-G motor and propellers. The speed surpasses the Formula 1 official record of 231.46 mph and approaches tested high-speed train velocities such as the Shanghai Maglev. Motor-driven interceptors rely on propellers rather than jet or high-thrust combustion systems and are built to destroy other drones at low cost, typically priced below $6,000. The performance increase responds to more advanced Russian Shahed drones, follows earlier interceptors reaching about 195 mph, and aligns with efforts to export locally built missiles, drones, and air-defense systems.
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