Skynex air defense system delivers flawless strikes on Shahed drones
Photo: Skynex anti-aircraft complex destroys Shaheds ((rheinmetall.com))
The Ukrainian Air Force on Telegram released a video showing Skynex anti-aircraft artillery systems destroying Russian attack drones.
"The Skynex anti-aircraft artillery system by Rheinmetall, serving in the Air Force, demonstrates flawless results in destroying enemy attack UAVs," the Air Force said.
The time and location of the Skynex system’s operation are kept secret by the Armed Forces. Judging by the video, the efficient work of the 35mm automated anti-aircraft gun has proven highly effective in combating enemy drones.
Skynex air defense in Ukraine
Skynex is an anti-aircraft artillery system developed and manufactured by Rheinmetall. This air defense system is relatively new, having been introduced in November 2021.
Skynex belongs to the class of short-range air defense systems similar to the German Gepard self-propelled anti-aircraft guns. Its main weapon is the 35mm automatic Oerlikon Mk3 cannon, which has an effective firing range of 4,000 meters and a rate of fire of 1,000 rounds per minute.
In January, it was reported that the Skynex air defense system was delivered to Ukraine from Germany as part of a new announced aid package.
Three months later, in April, Ukraine received another Skynex air defense system from Germany. Back in February 2023, it was announced that Germany would provide Ukraine with two Skynex air defense systems.
For more details about the Skynex anti-aircraft artillery system, read the full article on RBC-Ukraine.
