Serial production of the S-70 Okhotnik-B heavy drone will soon begin in Russia.

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At the Novosibirsk Chkalov Aviation Plant, serial production of the S-70 Okhotnik-B heavy reconnaissance and attack drones may begin in the second half of this year. This was announced by the head of the region, Sergei Semka, in a conversation with media representatives.

Currently, several copies of the UAV are undergoing full-scale testing, during which the aspects of using the software components of the weapons control system are being clarified.



According to sources, the S-70 will be equipped with a narrow-section nozzle, which will reduce the infrared signature by 2-2,5 times, as well as, to a certain extent, the effective reflective surface of the drone in the rear hemisphere.

In addition, Okhotnik-B will be equipped with terminals for the exchange of tactical data and telecode information via secure radio communication channels of the KDL-I type (0,96 - 1,25 GHz). Thanks to this, drones can be controlled from Su-30SM2 and Su-57 aircraft. The range of such a communication channel can reach 350-450 km, which in this case eliminates the need for Russian fighters to enter airspace controlled by enemy air defense systems.
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  1. Nikolaevich I
    Nikolaevich I
    -1
    26 January 2024 15: 11
    Everything is “good” in this airplane...except for the high cost! You can't do much because of this; but you can lose them quickly! I remember how back at the end of the last century there was a stir around “disposable” mobile phones and laptops made of cardboard! There was no provision for recharging “devices”! (they say, he talked... and threw it away!) So... you give us “hunters-eprst” made of cardboard and plywood! (And what? The Yemeni Houthis manage to knit attack drones from saxaul branches!)

  2. sannyhome
    sannyhome
    -2
    26 January 2024 20: 23
    This is all great, but the value of the Hunter seems to be no higher than the value of the Su30... It is unlikely that he will be released so easily on the LAN, especially on a leash of 400 km...
  3. Alex Pan
    Alex Pan
    +1
    26 January 2024 21: 06
    During the Second World War, attempts by designers to put into production samples of military equipment that did not have radical improvements compared to mass-produced ones were brutally suppressed, even to the point of criminal liability under wartime laws.
  4. prior
    prior
    +2
    27 January 2024 09: 27
    Very informative and promising article!
    Although, in essence, one name would be enough.
  5. faiver
    faiver
    +3
    27 January 2024 17: 54
    The next news in the future tense has already passed...
    1. svoroponov
      svoroponov
      0
      27 January 2024 22: 33
      It has already been tested in the SVO. They are or have made improvements and changes. To prepare for mass production, think of it as practically producing an airplane. Yes and more. I came across such a phenomenon when they say about something that it will appear now or just a little and... but in fact, developments are already working at the front.
  6. lord-palladore-11045
    lord-palladore-11045
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    28 January 2024 17: 05
    When all this is in fact, then there will be a conversation, but for now it’s all in the format of word of mouth.
  7. AlOrg
    AlOrg
    +1
    30 January 2024 01: 29
    Actually, Chemezov promised at a meeting with Putin at the end of 2022 that they would go into production in 2023. Why shouldn’t Chemezov be held accountable for the disruption of supplies?
  8. horseradish
    horseradish
    +1
    10 February 2024 15: 34
    Yes, we're tired of waiting.