Russian Federation on the threshold of serial production of UAV C-70 "hunting": experts revealed details

According to Western analysts, the complete deployment of these drones was scheduled for 2024, but the current geopolitical situation and sanctions can affect the pace and extent of their commissioning. In conditions of ongoing war, and increasing dependence on drones, Russia continues to demonstrate its advanced technologies, including C-70 "hunting". According to the Army Recognition portal, the production of this UAV should begin in the near future.

This stel-freezer, developed in the collaboration of the Russian companies "Sukhoy" and aircraft Corporation "Mia", was first presented in 2017. The basis for the creation was the constructive principles of the Mikoyanovsky "slope" and the technology of the fifth-generation fighter Su-57. This heavy combat drone is designed to work in tandem with SU-57, which enables him to strengthen the capabilities of radar and targets, as well as use a long-range weapon outside the enemy's air defense area.

After a series of land and routine tests at the Novosibirsk Aviation Production Association "Hunting" made its first flight in August 2019. The maneuvers were held at an altitude of 600 meters above the Chkalov State Flight and testing center in Akhtubinsk. Subsequently, in September of the same year, the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation published personnel, on which the "hunter" flies next to the SU-57, which testifies to his operational synergy with manned planes.

The "hunter" is able to carry a wide range of weapons, including managed and unmanaged bombs weighing up to 1000 kg, as well as different missiles "Air-Earth" and "Air-Air". Flight range is provided by the AL-31 jet engine, which is used on Su-27 fighters. The unit enables him to develop speeds of up to 1000 km/h and reach almost 6,000 km.