Mac Jee presents ANSHAR, a kamikaze drone with excellent maneuverability and adaptable to various types of missions

Mac Jee, recognized as one of the world leaders in the strategic production of defense solutions, reinforces its commitment to innovation and presents, for the first time on the international market, ANSHAR, its new kamikaze drone. The presentation was made today, during the Dubai Air Show, one of the largest international fairs in the civil and military aviation sector. The result of its own investments in Research and Innovation, ANSHAR was developed in Brazil and meets the requirements of modern war doctrines, reinforcing Mac Jee's product offering for allied nations. With a name referring to Babylonian mythology (Anshar is the god of the celestial horizon), the Mac Jee Group's new kamikaze drone represents a leap in technology and capacity for Brazil's Defense Industry Base. ANSHAR reaches a speed of 170 m/s (612 km/h), with a minimum altitude of 10 m (sea skimming) and a maximum altitude of 8 thousand meters, a range capacity of 100 km and one hour of flight autonomy. Furthermore, the drone supports a maximum takeoff weight of 160 kg, payload of 20 kg and fuel weight of 46 kg. “ANSHAR was developed to fly at high altitude and high speed, with excellent maneuverability and integration of a wide variety of payloads”, says Simon Jeannot, President and Founder of the Mac Jee group. “We used our knowledge and resources to develop a low operational cost solution, with a simplified manufacturing and maintenance process, to guarantee the Air Forces of allied nations the conditions to fulfill their duty with the best results”, comments the executive. The product is in advanced development and will be produced at Mac Jee facilities in Vale do Paraíba region, in the interior of state of São Paulo. Mac Jee is committed to developing new solutions that are increasingly electronic and even use Artificial Intelligence. “It’s a natural step, we will never stop innovating, always following our strong ethical conduct”, guarantees Jeannot. During the Dubai Air Show, the company also displays its MK series and the BLU109 ammunition, already produced on a large scale, which remains the only ammunition forged in Brazil and qualified by the competent international authorities for use in all NATO combat aircraft. Dubai Air Show is one of the largest and most successful industry events in the world, connecting the entire industry, from commercial and executive aviation, defense and military, space, emerging technology, start-ups, aircraft interiors, air traffic management, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) and air cargo. Mac Jee is present at stand 1064, showcasing the best in defense industry excellence to visitors and partners from the international market.