Ukraine JUST Turned an OLD Soviet Weapon Into a Flying “AIRCRAFT CARRIER”
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Become a Member Today and Unlock EXCLUSIVE Videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKfak8fBm_Lhy4eX9UKxEpA/join Ukraine’s military has transformed Soviet-era Mil Mi-8 helicopters and Antonov An-28 light turboprops into airborne drone carriers. By mounting high-speed F7 Litavr and P1-Sun interceptor drones directly onto wing pylons, these modified platforms hunt Russian Shahed UAVs in flight. Discover how air-launched counter-drone technology provides altitude, range, and cost advantages to shield Ukrainian skies without expending expensive surface-to-air missiles. ⏱️ CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Ukraine Converts Soviet Helicopters into Flying Drone Carriers 00:35 - Design History & Origins of the Mil Mi-8 Helicopter 03:19 - Cold War Service, Afghan War & Global Heavyweight Legacy 05:21 - Repurposing Legacy Hardware: From KS-19 Guns to Mi-8 Choppers 07:31 - Arming Mi-8 Pylons with F7 Litavr Interceptor Drones 09:04 - Independence Day Reveal & Cockpit Control Capabilities 10:34 - Overcoming Mach
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