A multi-purpose fifth-generation Su-57 fighter (developed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau) with a marking indicating a link with the heavy UAV "Okhotnik" S-70 was spotted at one of the airbases in Russia. This was reported by Bulgarian Military.
The marking may indicate a special configuration of the Su-57 or its new tactical role as a UAV control point.
The presence of such a marking may indicate the start of testing software for the interaction of the Su-57 with the "Okhotnik", suggested Bulgarian Military expert Boyko Nikolov.
It could be an advanced data transmission system, artificial intelligence-based control, or equipping the Su-57 with an S-30 control interface. This will allow the fighter pilot to control the UAV in real time.
About UAV S-70 "Okhotnik"
The development of a heavy UAV commissioned by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation began in 2012. The Sukhoi Design Bureau and JSC RSC "MiG" are working on the project. The first flight of the S-70 "Okhotnik" took place in 2019.
Characteristics of UAV S-70:
- Length - 14 m
- Wingspan - 19 m
- Combat load - 2.8 t
- Takeoff weight - 25 t
- Maximum speed - 1400 km/h
- Practical ceiling of height - 18 000 m
- Flight range - 6000 km
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