Speed is really important because at these speeds they can probably intercept drones flying with low cost jet engines. So it adds a huge capability.
replyBut it can’t be the thing that mattered first and foremost because then a 20c bullet would win against any drone. But a bullet is not great at intercepting small moving targets. Which is why I asked how good are they at intercepting at those speeds especially FPV mode.
replyThe thing is, for a guided interceptor, the speed ratio between the interceptor and it's target has an extremely strong effect on how difficult the intercept is. In practical situations increasing speed is the best way to increase intercept chance.
replyNo speed is the most important factor. You have a very limited window to get the munition on target. An in Ukrainians case Geran drones drones don't maneuver much, if at all.
replySpeed obviously isn’t the dominating factor given interceptor drones exist in a world with rockets.
reply< No speed is the most important factor
replyBullets (Or rockets. Or shells with proximity fuses) go much faster so obviously speed isn't the most important factor.
These are anti-aircraft interceptors, intercepting sound like a critical part of the job.
> drones don't maneuver much, if at all.
Yeah, drones didn't fly at 700km/h much if at all either. So can an interceptor drone traveling at 700km/h reliably maneuver to intercept an enemy drone? How well can it do it when a human is piloting?