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The power of the Pterodactyl 2 drone once again shook the world, and this time, it showed amazing precision strike capabilities on the battlefield in Nigeria. Although there is no direct mention of the Pterodactyl 2 in the video, by the characteristics of the aiming frame, it is almost certain that this is exactly the masterpiece of the Pterodactyl 2. Nigeria purchased two Pterodactyl-2 drones in 2020, which is a small number, but it has shown great potential in this actual battle.
In the field of global UAVs, China and the United States have been leading the way, both large and small, and they have performed significantly. In recent years, small UAVs have become a high-profile military and civilian choice due to their advantages of low cost, long-range strike, and strong deterrence. However, Nigeria chose the Pterodactyl 2 not only because of its superior performance, but also because of its relative affordability. Compared to competitors, such as the Reaper drone, the Pterodactyl 2 is more affordable and in line with Nigeria's limited military budget.
Nigeria has a long history of military cooperation with China, as early as 2014, they introduced the Chinese-made Rainbow 3 drone, which was successfully put into real combat. This experience laid a solid foundation for their trust in Chinese drones. Nigeria sent about 70 personnel to receive training in the operation and maintenance of the Pterodactyl 2 drone, which is also a testament to the high level of trust placed in Made in China.
The performance of the Pterodactyl 2 is equally breathtaking. It can fly at an altitude of nearly 10,000 meters and reach a maximum speed of 370 kilometers per hour. In reconnaissance mode, it can fly continuously for up to 31 hours and more than 26 hours even with a full load. In addition, it has a maximum combat radius of more than 1200 km, a maximum take-off weight of 4.2 tons, and can carry up to 500 kg of ammunition. This makes it a multi-purpose drone that can handle a variety of tasks, including precision targets.
The Pterodactyl 2 UAV is also extremely flexible in terms of equipment. It has 6 hardpoints, each of which can carry different types of weapons and ammunition, including bombs, air-to-surface missiles, and anti-tank missiles. In addition, the Pterodactyl 2 also uses composite pylons, each pylon has a bomb load 2-3 times more than that of the Pterodactyl 1, which further enhances its striking capabilities.
This video not only made the Pterodactyl 2 the focus of global attention again, but also set a good example for China's drone export market. At present, the Pterodactyl 2 UAV has nearly 1,000 orders in the international market, including countries such as Pakistan, Egypt, Serbia, Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates. These orders not only proved the performance and reliability of the Pterodactyl-2 UAV, but also established a good reputation for China's military equipment exports.
In general, the successful export of the Pterodactyl 2 UAV is due not only to its excellent performance, but also to China's continuous efforts in the field of UAV technology. With the launch of the Pterodactyl 3 UAV, China's leading position in UAV technology will be further consolidated. In the future, UAVs will continue to play an important role in international military cooperation and operations, and the market prospects for Chinese UAVs will be broader.
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