EurAsian Times: Russian duo Su-57 and Okhotnik will be a problem for the latest US Air Force combat aircraft

14 September 2021 23

The world's leading military powers are in a race to create "loyal wingman" combat drones, which are designed to multiply power and reduce risks to aircraft crews, writes the Indian edition of the EurAsian Times.

Washington claims to have made great strides on its Skyborg program, but will Moscow let the US Air Force relax with its deadly Russian duo C-70 Okhotnik and Su-57 Criminal?

- the edition asks.

The concept of “faithful follower” is simple - it is a connection of a manned aircraft with a group of UAVs, which are a relatively inexpensive tool carrying a payload to perform specific tasks in a hazardous environment to humans. Such drones can be used to identify and suppress enemy air defense systems, they can also be sacrificed to divert enemy fire from the manned aircraft.

Stealth UAV "Okhotnik" is the brainchild of the Sukhoi Design Bureau and the MiG aircraft building corporation. The Russian military should begin receiving production drones in 2024 for use with the fifth-generation Su-57 stealth fighter. The Okhotnik made its first flight in 2019 and has already managed to be a partner of the Criminal. Now aircraft manufacturers collect the second, a more advanced copy of the C-70.

The 20-ton "Okhotnik" is equipped with an AL-31 turbojet engine and has a "flying wing" design. Its range is an impressive 6000 km and its flight speed is around 1000 km / h.

The drone fuselage has a radio-absorbing coating that increases stealth. The Okhotnik is equipped with electro-optical guidance, communications and reconnaissance equipment, as well as a decent assortment of ammunition, from unguided bombs to guided air-to-air and air-to-surface missiles.

The attractiveness of the combination of the Su-57 and the "Okhotnik" is beyond doubt. This pair will be a problem for the latest US Air Force combat aircraft and their drones, whoever criticizes the "Criminal". However, the cost of "Okhotnik" really looks exorbitant - about 1 billion rubles. for a unit.

In recent years, Russia has made great strides in the development of UAVs, showing obvious progress. At the same time, we can say for sure that the "loyal followers" will influence the outcome of any future war, summed up the media from India.

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Vadim Ananyin

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14 September 2021 10: 42

Such toys cannot be cheap, and not every country can manufacture them.
margo

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14 September 2021 11: 39

Su-57 and "Okhotnik" will become a problem

- something that does not exist cannot become a problem, although in eleven years everything can be.
steelmaker

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14 September 2021 12: 02

The key word here is "will".
The budget of Russia in 2011 - 11,367 tol. rubles, with a rate of $ - 32 rubles.
The budget of Russia in 2021 - 18,8 trillion. rubles, at the rate of $ - 64 rubles.
Power only knows how to steal!
Alexander K_2

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14 September 2021 17: 55

I am ashamed to ask, and what successes has Russia achieved in recent years? If only in the cut of money, then even samples of 50 years ago are not able to produce (AN-2 first flight in 1947)
1. Alexndr p
  
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  14 September 2021 18: 46
  
  I am ashamed to ask, and what successes has Russia achieved in recent years?
  
  what a shy ukroinets Damn what you and the steelmaker are the same. Let me tell you, after you list me the successes of the ukroreikh?)
  
  10 positions. Although what I mean - let's at least five successful Ukrainian projects and we will compare with the bast shoe
  1. Alexander K_2
    
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    14 September 2021 19: 05
    
    Read the article, an article about the successes of Russia in recent years, we are not talking about Ukraine! And that you are equal to Ukraine, you can immediately compare with Mozambique - UNSEQUENTED heights are guaranteed for Russia!
    1. boriz
      
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      15 September 2021 02: 14
      
      Read the article ...
      
      That's it, read the article. It is dedicated specifically to the success of the Russian Federation in the UAV.
      What, no success? Russia lagged far behind in UAVs. The lag has been eliminated, and in some places we have taken the lead.
      And Ukraine has merged everything that was. And don't talk about Mozambique. There was nothing in Mozambique. And Ukraine had a GDP, if I'm not mistaken, equal to Germany, the most powerful army in Europe, high-tech industries, science. The entire USSR (first of all, the RSFSR) was straining, packing it for the future independence. In the USSR in 1919. - 1976 the rules of the Ukrainian mafia.
      And now, as soon as independence came, everything rolled downhill. Guest workers ran to us back in the 90s. Although 404 continued to sit on Russia's neck for a long time.
      1. Alexander K_2
        
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        15 September 2021 06: 38
        
        So I am about the successes of Russia, one "CheckPack" made of plywood is worth what, how much optimism and joy, harbor tugs that have been built for 10 years, and not so long ago, nuclear boats and ships were launched Dozens a year! Ukraine, that's where the progress is, that's where the pride of Russia is!
        
        boriz
        
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        15 September 2021 21: 52
        
        For the alternatively gifted, I repeat:
        
        That's it, read the article. It is dedicated specifically to the success of the Russian Federation in the UAV.
        
        And no one is going to arrange here with you a srach on the topics you want.
    2. Ulysses
      
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      16 September 2021 00: 25
      
      Read the article, an article about the successes of Russia in recent years, we are not talking about Ukraine!
      
      Ukraine's success has been out of the question for a long time.
      Although the potential and groundwork were.
      Therefore, the comparison is appropriate ..
shiva

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14 September 2021 20: 05

The price tag indicated is the cost of developing the technology. Then we look at the patient's industrial potential. If there are only babai who can either dig or not dig, and all the ingenious wunderwafers are in a single copy - is it meaning and sense?
guleg

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14 September 2021 22: 49

The attractiveness of the combination of the Su-57 and the "Okhotnik" is beyond doubt

it does not raise doubts only among those who are not used to thinking critically.
1. The cost of the "Hunter" is too high for a "faithful follower".
2. How effective interaction is supposed supersonic fighter and subsonic UAV? This is the same as tying the leader on the high-speed monoplane I-16 and the wingman on the biplane "Chaika" in a pair, and achieve some kind of coherence and efficiency in battle.
1. boriz
  
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  15 September 2021 02: 01
  
  At the time of the I-16 and I-153, there was not even radio communication. That is, theoretically it was, but in practice there were problems until the middle of the Second World War. And then the leader and the follower had to cover each other and interact in visual contact.
  And the Su 57 and the Hunter are not tied to each other. Everyone is doing their job. Su 57 controls the Hunter very remotely. And the Su 57 does not always fly supersonic.
  1. guleg
    
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    15 September 2021 08: 29
    
    Ok, if there are problems with associative thinking and you do not understand what has been written, we will replace the main characters with the Su-35 (it will play the role of the PAK-FA) and the Su-25 (plays the role of the "Hunter"). How is the effective interaction of a supersonic fighter and a subsonic attack aircraft supposed, namely according to the concept of "faithful follower"?
    If the master and slave are not tied to each other, as you write:
    
    Quote: boriz
    And Su 57 and Hunter are not tied to each other.
    
    then this completely negates the whole meaning of the above concept, and into which they are trying to fit the Su-57 and the "Okhotnik". These are two separate aircraft, each performing its own task. The whole point is. that the follower acts in the interests and according to the tasks of his leader. So explain how the Su-25 will act in the interests of the supersonic Su-35 when breaking through air defense, conducting an air battle, evading a missile attack. All these actions can be within the framework of one departure.
    1. boriz
      
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      15 September 2021 21: 56
      
      Everyone is doing their job. Su 57 controls the Hunter very remotely.
      
      It seems to be clearly written ...
      For example, the Su 57 set the task of destroying the intended target, the Hunter fulfills. To destroy a ground target, supersonic is not necessary, basically they do without it. And the Su 57 moves as you like. Visual control is certainly not required.
      1. guleg
        
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        15 September 2021 22: 01
        
        Quote: boriz
        It seems clear
        
        If it's clear, where are the answers?
        I can duplicate again:
        
        Quote: Phantom
        Explain how the Su-25 will act in the interests of the supersonic Su-35 when breaking through air defense, conducting air combat, evading a missile attack
        
        The points. 1. Breakthrough of air defense. The actions of the leader, the actions of the follower, the means used. receptions. 2. Air combat. Leader actions, follower actions. Etc.
        In my opinion, you yourself do not understand a damn thing, you are not familiar with the concept, but you are trying to write something, moreover in very dull and general phrases, presenting this dregs as an alleged answer.
        
        Something like:
        - how does a steam locomotive work?
        - like this: puff-puff-puff.
        This is how you do it. Or did I indistinctly ask a question?
        
        boriz
        
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        15 September 2021 23: 43
        
        First, no one is familiar with this concept. It is only being created and worked out.
        Secondly, the ground operator controls the subsonic UAV and does not care about its low speed. With the Su 57, the operator (it is planned to release a two-seater) will control the Hunter. He is closer to the scene, his commands will be more relevant.
        What's the problem?
        I am not going to write an essay on your instructions about the actions of two manned aircraft that are not working in the network. Not in the subject.
        
        guleg
        
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        16 September 2021 00: 02
        
        Quote: boriz
        First, no one is familiar with this concept.
        
        what are you talking about! It means that drones are being created under what concept? What nonsense are you talking about! Any technique is created for certain scenarios of its application. Otherwise, nothing normal can be created. It will be like the saying "do that, I don't know what." If you with the concept we are not acquainted - this is another matter, then it should have been said at the beginning of the dispute.
        
        Quote: boriz
        the ground operator controls the subsonic UAV and does not care about its low speed
        
        Hospidia, what does the operator have to do with it? I am explaining to you that the leader (fighter, Su-57) and the slave (UAV Hunter) have completely different speed ranges. Even when attacking a ground target, there will be different approach times to it, or to the rendezvous point. It was not just that the Su-57 was introduced without the afterburner - for a quick exit to the point of attack and an equally quick withdrawal. The hunter will simply slow it down, forcing him to work in an unfavorable speed range. Or the UAV should reach this point earlier, trite taking off earlier. Only the whole concept is going down the drain, because a bunch of devices is supposed to be - the UAV must work according to the commands and targets indicated by the leader. And if the presenter is still "hovering" at the airfield, what goals will he assign to him?
        
        Air combat is out of the question at all. How will the Hunter cover the Su-57 in a battle with enemy fighters? Only one way - by exposing yourself to the blow, and then, if possible. And most likely - no, he will simply lag behind.
        
        Is it hard to get to the data, simple and obvious questions?
        
        Quote: boriz
        I am not going to write an essay on your instructions about the actions of two manned aircraft that are not working in the network.
        
        because you have nothing to write. We have already dashed a lot of letters, for "half-abstract", but what's the point?
        
        So it turns out, really, you talk about what you don't even have the slightest idea
        
        Quote: Phantom
        - how does a steam locomotive work?
        - like this: puff-puff-puff
        
        boriz
        
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        16 September 2021 00: 16
        
        It's about network-centric warfare. These are only two aircraft in your mind. And there may be 5 or more of them. And with which of them should the speed of the control plane be compared?
        Now they are just working out the interaction on two machines. Then an operator will appear in the Su 57, and there will be more cars.
        In the same way, Armata will organize the work of several vehicles (tanks and self-propelled guns).
        Puff-puff ...
        
        guleg
        
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        16 September 2021 00: 24
        
        Quote: boriz
        there may be 5 or more
        
        I know that very well. Why are you telling the common truths?
        
        Quote: boriz
        These are only two aircraft in your mind.
        
        two is to make it easier for you... If you cannot cope with two aircraft, you cannot connect two words, then where are you five? From simple to complex, is the principle familiar?
        
        Quote: boriz
        Puff-puff ...
        
        that's right, only
        
        Quote: Phantom
        puff-puff-puff
        
        and nothing more. Not a word to the point. But he scribbled letters - to count ... You know, there is a good law: if there is nothing to say, then nothing is worth saying. You will look smarter
        
        boriz
        
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        16 September 2021 22: 38
        
        Only from you nothing intelligible.
        One more all-out scrapper.
        
        guleg
        
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        16 September 2021 22: 46
        
        With you spoke correctly и only in essence... You do not even realize that the "person" is trying to figure it out by reasoning. This is how those who nothing to say in essence, except not accusing the vis-a-vis of all sins. I have already painted for you nowhere further... Can't find what to answer?
        You're just a Coward. And do not judge by yourself. You have "all hurray!"
        Lavrov said correctly about you
        
        guleg
        
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        16 September 2021 22: 52
        
        Quote: boriz
        Another all-scorching man
        
        The Russian zamlya is filled with stupid people. Well, all the same, then common sense will prevail. Now, if they made a slave on the basis of a reduced copy of the Su-57 (albeit with one engine, albeit not so inconspicuous, not so maneuverable, but carrying weapons to destroy ground and air targets, having almost equal speed and range to the leader, having a normal level of AI (what is this - knows Dunno?) - this would be a real slave who follows with the leader and carries out all his orders - from attacking a ground target to equal participation in an air battle. no more than 20% of the manned fighter If everything went well - Urrah!
        
        PS if you do not understand technology, especially military, do not get involved in this topic. Don't mislead people. I don't understand a damn thing about strawberry breeding or organ transplantation - and I don't go there. I have enough sense of tact (you are not familiar by nature, apparently) not to poke my nose where I am not a specialist.