The Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat is a Ukrainian two-seat, high-wing, tricycle landing gear ultralight aircraft that was designed by Yuri Yakovlev and is manufactured by Aeroprakt. In the United States the A-22 is referred to as the Valor, [2] while in the UK and Australia it is called the Foxbat.

Nov 7, 2024 · The modification of the A-22 into a UCAV introduces a new strategic capability for Ukrainian forces, allowing long-range strikes against critical infrastructure and military production sites. The attack on a Shahed-136 drone factory and an oil refinery over 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border illustrates how this capability disrupts the ...

Dec 9, 2024 · The Aeroprakt A-22, designed by Ukrainian engineer Yuri Yakovlev, has been a popular ultralight aircraft in recreational aviation since its debut in 1999. Known for its simplicity and adaptability, the A-22 features a lightweight structure combining metal …

Apr 3, 2024 · The simple, reliable and innocuous A-22 after all lends itself to drone conversion. And equally importantly, it’s made in Ukraine—and it’s affordable at just $90,000 a copy.

Nov 7, 2024 · On April 4, 2024, reports from Russian media disclosed the use of two Aeroprakt A-22 Foxbat aircraft modified by Ukrainian forces to serve as kamikaze drones, to conduct two strikes in the Republic of Tatarstan, situated over 1,200 km away from the Ukrainian border.

Jul 8, 2024 · A converted A-22 was used to attack the Shahed drone production facility in Yelabuga, in Russia’s southeastern Tatarstan region, in April. There may have been at least one more such attack using an A-22 Foxbat since, according to the Kyiv Independent.

Dec 9, 2024 · Ukraine has transformed Aeroprakt A-22 planes into long-range drones aimed at hitting targets in Russia. According to journalists, a detonation mechanism activated remotely or upon drone impact is now a critical component in mission success.

The attack on the OMON base in the Chechen capital of Grozny on December 15 was most likely carried out using a long-range drone, developed based on the Ukrainian-made sport aircraft Aeroprakt...

Apr 4, 2024 · A Ukrainian uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) that hit Russia's Tatarstan region this week was likely a modified Aeroprakt A-22 Ukrainian-made light aircraft, several experts said, offering insight...

Dec 16, 2024 · Ukrainian-modified Aeroprakt A-22 drone, capable of 1,300 km range, reportedly targeted a Chechen OMON base in Grozny, Forbes reports.