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Counter-drone system on the Zetros 8×8: Valhalla Turrets presents Skythunder 300 in a video

A new video from Slovenia puts the spotlight on Valhalla Turrets' counter-drone system: the Skythunder 300 sits on a Mercedes-Benz Zetros 8×8 and combines a 30-millimetre cannon, guided rockets and a minigun.

Valhalla Turrets showcases the Skythunder 300 in a video
Valhalla Turrets presented the “Skythunder” at the most recent Eurosatory. · © Valhalla Turrets

Valhalla Turrets is presenting its Skythunder 300 counter-drone system in a new video. The Slovenian defence company specialises in turret systems and remote weapon stations.

A Mercedes-Benz Zetros 8×8 serves as the carrier for the remotely controlled air defence module.

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Cannon and rockets for counter-drone defence

The main weapon of the Skythunder turret is an MK44S Bushmaster 30×173 millimetre cannon from Northrop Grumman, with 400 rounds available. It can engage larger drones at ranges of up to 2,500 metres. In 30×173 millimetre calibre, fragmentation ammunition with proximity fuzes is available for counter-unmanned aircraft systems (C-UAS) use. The turret also carries launchers for a maximum of eight laser-guided 70-millimetre rockets with a range of up to 6,000 metres.

Auf der Eurosatory wurde das System mit einem dritten Turm auf der Kabine des Zetros 8x8 präsentiert. Der Loki-Turm ist mit einem FN MAG 7,62×51 mm Maschinengewehr und 500 Schuss Munition zur ferngesteuerten Selbstverteidigung ausgerüstet.
© Valhalla Turrets

As a secondary weapon, a Dillon M134D minigun in calibre
7.62×51 millimetres sits on a remotely controlled Razor turret. Its magazine holds 1,000 rounds; against small drones it reaches up to 1,000 metres.

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© Valhalla Turrets
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