First Contact Osa
| Osa | |
|---|---|
 Tu-95s during Operation Spider's Web | |
| General information | |
| Type | Quadcopter |
| Status | In service |
| Primary user | Ukraine |
Osa (Ukrainian for "wasp") is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) quadcopter manufactured by First Contact, a Ukrainian company. Osa drones were notably used in Ukraine's Operation Spider's Web during the Russo-Ukrainian War.[1][2][3]
Specifications
[edit]Of particularly robust build and with an air-time of up to fifteen minutes, Osa drones are capable of carrying a payload of 3.3 kg (7.3 lb) and can accelerate up to 42 m/s (138 ft/s, or nearly 95 mph).[4]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ Bosak, James Marson, Jane Lytvynenko, Brenna T. Smith and Serhii. "Inside the Ukrainian Drone Operation That Devastated Russia's Bomber Fleet". WSJ. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Drones can be 'anywhere, anytime': Ukraine attack marks new era in warfare". ABC News. 2025-06-04. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
- ↑ "Russian strategic aviation was struck by Wasp FPV drones • Mezha.Media".
- ↑ "First Contact Osa Were the Ukrainian FPV drones that Destroyed russian Tu-95MS, Tu-22M3, and Tu-160 Strategic Bombers | Defense Express". en.defence-ua.com. Retrieved 2025-06-04.
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