Ukrainian Rymphets 17 File

One Ukrainian drone pilot from the 47th Mechanized Brigade noted: "With the older Rymphets 10, we had a 60% loss rate near the frontline due to EW. With the Rymphets 17, it's under 15%. We can fly directly over a Russian field post and they can't stop us."

Note: All technical data is aggregated from Ukrainian defense sources, OSINT channels, and manufacturer disclosures as of May 2026. Combat performance may vary based on enemy EW countermeasures and operator skill. ukrainian rymphets 17

With 4.5 hours of endurance, the can patrol supply roads behind enemy lines. It has been credited with destroying dozens of fuel tankers and ammunition trucks near Tokmak and Kreminna. One Ukrainian drone pilot from the 47th Mechanized

The Rymphets 17 loiters at 1,500 meters altitude, scanning for Russian 2S19 Msta-S howitzers or BM-30 Smerch MLRS. Once a target is geolocated, the operator either commands a direct dive or hands off coordinates to a paired HIMARS or 2S22 Bohdana artillery piece. In "hunter-killer" mode, the drone itself strikes. Combat performance may vary based on enemy EW

It’s possible that:

Russian electronic warfare (EW) systems like the R-330Zh Zhitel and Krasukha-4 have been a bane for GPS-reliant drones. However, the incorporates several counter-EW features: