The battlefield is morphing. It’s no longer solely the domain of boots on the ground, of mud-soaked trenches and roaring artillery. Now, the whir of rotors and the silent glide of advanced Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are becoming as familiar a soundscape as any other. This new battlespace has been evolving for years. The introduction of the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Jackal drone marks a potential turning point. Its introduction raises a critical question: are we witnessing a fundamental shift in how wars are fought? This webpage delves into the heart of this query, drawing insights from a curated selection of YouTube videos that provide a glimpse into the Jackal’s capabilities and the evolving landscape of modern warfare.
Key Takeaways from the Front Lines of Drone Warfare
The Jackal’s Defining Feature: The Jackal, developed by Flyby Technology, is a Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) platform. This design is pivotal, removing the need for traditional runways and allowing for rapid deployment from a variety of locations, including naval vessels or makeshift forward operating bases.
Armed and Versatile: The drone’s integration with Thales’ Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) system transforms it into a multi-role combat asset. It offers the potential to engage targets on land, in the air, and at sea, all from a single platform.
Reducing Risk to Human Life: A recurring theme in the videos is the potential of drones like the Jackal to minimize battlefield casualties for the side employing them. By removing the pilot from immediate danger, military operations can be carried out with a reduced risk of losing valuable personnel. Jon Parker, CEO of Flyby Technology and former RAF pilot, highlights this aspect as a key driver behind the Jackal’s development.
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Ukraine as a Testing Ground: Several videos mention the potential use of the Jackal drone in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. While direct confirmation is scarce, the war has served as a crucible for various drone technologies, and the Jackal’s capabilities align with the evolving needs of modern warfare observed in this conflict.
A Force Multiplier: The videos portray the Jackal not just as a weapon, but as a force multiplier. Its ability to carry out reconnaissance, target acquisition, and precision strikes enhances the effectiveness of other military units, making it a valuable asset across diverse operational scenarios.
The Shifting Sands: Implications for the Future
The emergence of drones like the Jackal is not an isolated event, but part of a larger trend. The increasing use of autonomous and remote-controlled systems suggests a future where warfare is characterized by greater standoff distances and a higher degree of automation. The use of such drones also appears to fit well with the West’s military-industrial complex’s push to reduce their military casualties while maintaining a competitive advantage over adversaries. However, this shift also raises critical questions about the ethical implications of deploying such weapons and the potential for unintended consequences. The ease with which drones can be deployed, coupled with their increasing lethality, could lower the threshold for engaging in conflict.
Beyond the Hype: Witnessing the Transformation
The videos highlighted below offer more than just technical specifications. They provide a window into the rapidly evolving landscape of warfare, one where the Jackal drone represents a significant leap forward. Scroll down to watch these curated clips and join the discussion on how this new technology might be shaping the future of conflict. Let’s explore the Jackal’s potential impact and grapple with the complex questions it raises, together.
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New BRITISH Drone Will Change Battlefield FOREVER!Military World1,737,639 views | 27,982 | February 27 2024 13:00:18 (2,304 comments)[ Read more … ]
Drones are becoming more a part of the modern battlefield and the wars of the 21st century are being increasingly fought with the development of new tech rather than on the front line. This is why the RAF’s Jackal drone is poised to be a game-changer when it comes to military weaponry. This UAV has proven itself to do a significant task that other drones can’t. This might be the difference between winning and losing a battle. Let’s take a close look at what that task was and what makes the Jackal so special.
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New RAF Jackal drone ‘will reduce battlefield casualties’ says developerThe Sun403,344 views | 6,044 | April 27 2023 16:36:20 (660 comments)[ Read more … ]
Jon Parker the CEO of Flyby Technology and former RAF pilot describes how the development of the Jackal Drone a new Vertical Take Off and Landing (VTOL) platform drone can help in combat.
The drone is armed Thales Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) from Thales a versatile and lightweight missile that gives the drone many potential capabilities for land, air and sea combat missions.
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This Drone Will Change Battlefield Forever!SPOTLIGHT881,558 views | 9,411 | October 22 2023 11:43:19 (711 comments)[ Read more … ]
This Drone Will Change Battlefield Forever!
The modern battlefield features less and less human involvement and more remote vehicles capable of doing damage but with no loss of life. These vehicles are now becoming more commonplace on land, seas and the skies. One of the most advanced unmanned ariel vehicles is courtesy of the UK’s Royal Air Force and it’s called the Jackal. Weapons like this threaten to change how wars are fought into the 21st century so let’s take a look at how it works.
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This British Drone Will Change EVERYTHING – Here is Why!Beyond Military743,092 views | 3,062 | April 26 2024 16:15:01 (260 comments)[ Read more … ]
The revolutionary British Jackal drone will transform military operations in the United Kingdom and other countries like Ukraine. This state-of-the-art drone is a game-changer in drone warfare. With its unique propulsion system, command and control capabilities, and varying weapon payload, the Jackal is truly a force to be reckoned with. Get an inside look at this game-changing technology used by the Royal Air Force in this video!
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Ukraine War Live : Putin Develops ‘Jackal’ Drone Capable Of Firing Laser-Guided Missiles At TargetsTIMES NOW38,594 views | 171 | April 21 2023 12:36:09 (15 comments)[ Read more … ]
Ukraine War Live: RAF develops an unmanned mini-helicopter the ‘Jackal’ drone which can fire laser-guided missiles at targets on the ground or in the air.
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Why Did the UK Develop This Helicopter Drone? #shortsMilopax8,176 views | 163 | November 6 2023 15:00:49 (4 comments)[ Read more … ]
Why Did the UK Develop This Helicopter Drone?
The Jackal, the new UAV from the UK’s Royal Air Force, was developed in collaboration with Turkish innovation in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. With a 5-meter wingspan, it has the capacity to carry up to 15 kilograms, operate at altitudes of 4,000 meters, and cover a range of 130 kilometers. It possesses remote capabilities to launch modern weapons during missions over land, sea, and air. These missions encompass interdiction, close air support, helicopter engagement, and tank destruction. The Jackal is also equipped for logistics delivery and to thwart enemy runway and road usage, all executed remotely to minimize life risk. Its adaptability and plug-and-play system enhance its versatility, allowing it to fire modern weapons in flight.
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ADDITIONAL READINGS:
JACKAL is a small, lightweight, modular vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) drone that is expected to fill a crucial position in the future unmanned air force concept for advanced combat operations.
The drone is designed and developed by Flyby Technology, a UK-based unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) training provider, together with Turkish partners Fly BVLOS Technology, an aviation consultant; and Maxwell Innovations, an aviation component manufacturer.
The UAV will provide flexible capability for multiple types of combat missions over land, sea and air, such as air interdiction from the battlefield, close air support, engaging helicopters in flight, destroying tanks, delivering logistics, and preventing the enemy from using runways and roads.
JACKAL VTOL drone development details
The research and development (R&D) and design processes for the drone began at Dronepark in Gebze Technical University Technopark in Turkey in January 2022.
The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Rapid Capabilities Office (RCO) contacted Flyby Technology to provide a brief on their new drone in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
In April 2022, the drone successfully carried out its first demo flight for the Turkish Armed Forces in Ankara, where it stayed in the air for 40 minutes during the flight.
Fly BVLOS Technology transferred the design and all other rights of JACKAL to the UK in the same month. Further, Fly X Technology, a part of Fly BVLOS Technology, began working on the JACKAL SiHA version at the request of the UK Ministry of Defence to convert JACKAL into a UAV version. The company also collaborated with Thales to explore the potential of firing its lightweight multi-role missile (LMM) from JACKAL in a trial.
The JACKAL SiHA version fired Thales’ LMM in its first test firing in England in October 2022. The drone successfully fired another Thales LMM missile in its trial firing sponsored by the RAF’s RCO in April 2023.
The drone has also attracted the interest of Ukraine, Iraq, and Taiwan.
JACKAL VTOL drone design details
JACKAL is a multi-role attack drone capable of firing multiple missiles. It has a wingspan of 5m and can carry a payload of up to 15kg up to a range of 130km at a maximum altitude of 4,000m.
The drone’s ability to launch and support the LMM makes it capable of firing modern battlefield weapons in flight to neutralise adversaries. It features a plug-and-play system to incorporate new equipment and technologies into the aircraft between missions, as well as during continuous combat situations, enabling it to comply with future regulatory guidelines and airworthiness standards.
Technology details of the JACKAL drone
The JACKAL drone features beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) sub-theatre battlegroup level for a tactical attack, and multi-spectral sensors for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) operations.
It can be integrated with Starstreak and LMM munitions and has an operational range of up to 150km on secure C2 links.
Engine and propulsion system
The JACKAL drone uses four sets of twin contra-rotating propellers to take off, hover and land vertically while using four wing-mounted electric ducted fan (EDF) engines to move forward and manoeuvre at high speeds.
Advantages of JACKAL VTOL drones
JACKAL VTOL drones do not require vulnerable runways to take off or land, enabling them to operate from concealed locations, such as woods and urban built-up areas.
The modular design of the drone allows it to be compatible with future equipment and weapons for the advanced battlefield and provides an option to increase the load carrying and range capacity with new versions. The small size and lightweight design make the drone highly manoeuvrable, allowing it to navigate in tight spaces through narrow alleys and fly at high speeds.
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