Hungary's PHANTOM drone: Redefining UAV capabilities globally
The Hungarian company Uaviator has unveiled the PHANTOM drone, which has the potential to impact the heavy unmanned aerial vehicle market significantly. The device is extremely durable, capable of performing a wide range of missions, and boasts an impressive range of up to 10,000 kilometres. What else is known about this UAV?
Changing requirements faced by the military on the modern battlefield highlights the growing role of drones. Both civilian and military drones can be invaluable in carrying out various missions, from conducting attacks on selected targets, reconnaissance and surveillance to transporting medicines, food, and even arms. A perfect example is Ukraine, where both sides use numerous unmanned models. Many can penetrate seemingly tight enemy air defences or destroy armoured equipment.
PHANTOM - A new unmanned vehicle from Hungary
The role played by unmanned vehicles has clearly caught the attention of the Hungarian company Uaviator, which has introduced the PHANTOM drone to the world. Army Recognition highlights that it is designed with modularity in mind, allowing the UAV to be configured according to the needs of a specific mission. "The ability to equip or remove non-essential components makes it an extremely versatile drone, suitable for a wide range of operational applications," the report states.
Available information indicates that PHANTOM is a UAV with a mass of 600 kilograms, capable of carrying payloads of up to 500 kilograms (its total takeoff weight is as much as 1,100 kilograms). This is enabled by its special design. The drone can ascend to an altitude of 6,000 metres, and its range is estimated at 10,000 kilometres. In practice, this means the ability to carry out long-range missions, including international ones.
The creators of PHANTOM have also incorporated stealth technology, which makes it difficult for the UAV to be detected by available observation methods. This includes detection by radar, thermal radiation, and electromagnetic emissions. Such solutions enhance the drone's operational capability in sensitive environments where avoiding detection is crucial.
