Specifications of the “Rujum” drones and Yemeni engineering superiority in modern warfare

Al-Khabar Al-Yemeni – Zain Al-Abidin Othman:

The footage broadcast by the Yemeni Military Media of operations targeting Saudi crowds and their mercenaries using Rujum drones marked a decisive turning point in the nature of the confrontation. These scenes were not merely documentation of military operations but demonstrated a qualitative leap in the offensive capabilities possessed by the Yemeni Armed Forces.

Rujum Drones:

Rujum drones are considered one of the latest domestically produced FPV (First Person View) drones, possessing capabilities and specifications that make them unique. This type of drone operates with six rotors and a large electric motor, in addition to control systems and high-resolution day and night optical cameras. It has been designed as a smart multi-mission launcher, capable of vertical takeoff and landing, granting it easy and wide operational and tactical flexibility, including:

1. Range and Guidance System: The control and operational range reaches more than 10 kilometers, with developed versions reaching 20 kilometers. It is operated via a ground control station and an FPV guidance system equipped with advanced electronic counter-countermeasures capabilities.

2. Payload Capacity: It can carry munitions weighing up to 10 kg and is designed to carry between 4 to 6 bombs per sortie, including 120mm shells and anti-armor and anti-personnel projectiles.

3. Multi-Mission Capability: It is used for surveillance and reconnaissance missions, as well as precision targeting operations against static and moving targets, including armored equipment such as tanks and vehicles.

4. Operational Cost: It is characterized by low manufacturing costs and ease of operation by a single individual, making it an economical weapon while also being a qualitative weapon in battle.

Superior Destructive Capabilities: Targeting Abrams Tanks:

Some video footage shows the ability of this drone to inflict severe damage on Saudi main battle tanks of the M1A2S Abrams type, considered among the most heavily armored tanks. In the clips, it is observed that the munitions fall vertically on the less armored areas of the tank, specifically on the rear of the turret (where the ammunition storage is located), causing the ammunition to explode and the tank to burn completely.

Professionalism of the Operating Units:

What is truly impressive is the advanced level reached by the Yemeni crews operating these drones. They are not merely operators but field experts who have mastered the art of war with this technology over 9 years of confronting the Saudi-American aggression. The footage revealed aspects of their operational experience, including:

– Reading the Battlefield and Adapting to Conditions: The crews demonstrate the ability to choose the right moment, target the gatherings of Saudi mercenaries at their points of concentration, and destroy vehicles in congestion points, multiplying human and material losses.

– Hit-and-Run Methodology: The crews’ ability to deploy rapidly, launch from multiple sites, and then withdraw makes these units a dynamic, striking force in the theater of operations, difficult to monitor or counter their strikes.

Therefore, the Rujum experience has proven that military superiority is not measured by technology alone but by the human element’s ability to innovate means and tactics that give this weapon maximum effectiveness in battle. This system represents a unique operational integration between local industry, tactical intelligence, and field courage. The annihilation of Saudi crowds with these drones and the destruction of fortified Abrams tanks has become a tangible reality recorded in the annals of military history as one of the most successful vertical aerial bombardment operations in modern warfare.