
Ukraine Turned a Crop-Duster into an Air-to-Air Fighter
The Z-37 might be too slow to chase down Shahed drones
A video recently uploaded by user Vitaliy_Vitrohon shows an agricultural aircraft performing low passes over a harvested field in Ukraine. The plane, resembling models like the AT-802, is seen with distinctive underwing pods. While typically used for crop dusting or spraying, the appearance of these pods has led to considerable online speculation. Comments on the video, predominantly in Ukrainian and Russian, question whether the aircraft has been modified for military purposes, with some users humorously suggesting it carries 'rockets' or 'AIM-9s' and could be used to 'shoot down drones.' Others identify it as a 'Brazilian plane' or an 'American crop duster.' The video, titled 'Tractor drivers' weekdays,' highlights a unique intersection of civilian agricultural work and the ongoing discussions surrounding military equipment in the region, leaving viewers to ponder the true nature of the aircraft's payload.
The Z-37 might be too slow to chase down Shahed drones