Russia ‘fits warships with non-lethal weapon that induces hallucinations and vomiting’ 

Russia ‘fits warships with non-lethal weapon that induces hallucinations and vomiting’

  • The 5P-42 Filin has been fitted to two Russian ships patrolling the Arctic Ocean
  • It fires a strobe-like beam that visually impairs enemies so that they miss targets 
  • Around half those who volunteered to test the weapon also felt sick and dizzy 
  • 20 per cent of the test participants reported experiencing hallucinations  

Russia has fitted two warships with an optical interference weapon that induces hallucinations and vomiting among its adversaries. 

The 5P-42 Filin is a ‘non-lethal’ device that releases a dazzling strobe-like beam to disrupt an enemy’s eyesight – causing them to miss their targets but also inducing deliriousness and vomiting. 

Both the Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov warships have been fitted with a Filin weapon, according to the state-operated Russian news agency RIA Novosti. 

Russian aircraft carrier Admiral Gorshkov is one of two warships that has been fitted with a 5P-42 Filin which impairs an enemy’s eyesight 

The 5P-42 Filin fires a strobe-like dazzling beam which can induce vomiting and nausea, as well as hallucinations in some cases 

The 5P-42 Filin fires a strobe-like dazzling beam which can induce vomiting and nausea, as well as hallucinations in some cases 

Developed by Ruselectronics, the device was tested by volunteers shooting various weapons – including assault rifles, snipers and machine guns – at targets under the Filin’s protection.   

All the participants saw their accuracy reduced because of impaired vision.

Around half of the participants in the tests noted signs of disorientation, nausea and dizziness, RIA reported.

Every fifth volunteer who experienced the beam felt its hallucinogenic effect and noted ‘a ball of light moving in front of the eyes’. 

Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov, which patrol the Arctic Ocean, have two Filin weapons each

Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov, which patrol the Arctic Ocean, have two Filin weapons each

The Filin – meaning Eagle Owl – can also suppress infrared lasers and night vision devices, as well as the guidance systems of anti-tank guided missiles at a distance of up to five kilometers. 

Admiral Gorshkov and Admiral Kasatonov have two Filin weapons each. The warships make up part of Russia’s Northern Fleet that patrols the Arctic Ocean.

Two further ships, which are currently under construction, will also be fitted with the weapon.   

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