Ukraine converts An-28 into an airborne Shahed-interceptor platform
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Ukrainian drone developers are turning the Soviet-era Antonov An-28 turboprop into an airborne interceptor carrier, launching quadcopter interceptors such as Skyfall’s P1-Sun and Wild Hornets’ STING from wing pylons to shoot down Shahed drones in combat. The inexpensive, airstrip-free setup lets crews reach threats quickly and scale interceptor missions, reflecting a broader push to counter faster loitering munitions as Russia develops newer drones like Geran-3/5.
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