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S-70 "Okhotnik-B»" Reconnaissance - combat unmanned aerial vehicle

S-70 "Okhotnik-B»" Reconnaissance - combat unmanned aerial vehicle © Rosteс, RenTV
UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B” © Rosteс, RenTV 

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NATO reporting name: "Hunter-Β"
S-70 "Okhotnik-Β": "Hunter-Β"

UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B” developed by Sukhoi Design Bureu, and according to the information the S-70 has a length of about 15,00 m and a wing span of 19,4 m. The maximum take-off weight is estimated at 20.000 with 22.000 kg (according to unofficial sources 28.000-30.000 kg).

 

First successful test drop of the unguided bomb (December 2021). 
First successful test drop of the 500 kg unguided bomb from a UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B” of the Russian Air Force. Photos from the video of the Ministry of Defense of Russia & © Russia-1 (TV channel)
First successful test drop of the 500 kg unguided bomb from a UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B” of the Russian Air Force. Photos from the video of the Ministry of Defense of Russia & © Russia-1 (TV channel)
First successful test drop of the 500 kg unguided bomb from a UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B” of the Russian Air Force. Photos from the video of the Ministry of Defense of Russia & © Russia-1 (TV channel). 

 

On December 14, 2021, the first prototype of the new UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B” was presented. The “Okhotnik-B” is the latest version of the S-70B incorporating a new design and new advanced electronic systems. In order to achieve low observability (stealth), the uav has a trapezoidal design nozzle that was designed and printed on a 3D printer.

 

The first prototype of the new UCAV S-70 "Okhotnik-B".
The first prototype of the new UCAV S-70 "Okhotnik-B" © Rosteс, RenTV
The first prototype of the new UCAV S-70 "Okhotnik-B" © Rosteс, RenTV
 The first prototype of the new UCAV S-70 "Okhotnik-B" © Rosteс, RenTV 

 

The unmanned craft was developed as a companion to the Su-57 Felon (which will be controlled and coordinated by the crews).

 

The unmanned craft was developed as a companion to the Su-57 Felon (which will be controlled and coordinated by the crews) © Konstantinos Panitsidis





Three-view drawing

UCAV S-70 “Okhotnik-B" © Konstantinos Panitsidis





Technical specifications

DESIGNER OKB Sukhοι
COUNTRY Russia
TYPE
Reconnaissance - combat unmanned aerial vehicle
CREW -
POWER-PLANT One turbofan engine with afterburning AL-31F
Thrust, kgf  
- with afterburning 1x12.500
- without afterburner 1x7.770
DIMENSIONS  
Length, m 15,1
Height, m 3.16
Wing span, m 19,1
Wing area, m2 -
WEIGHT  
Maximum take-off, kg 20.000
Normal take-off, kg -
Empty aircraft, kg -
Internal fuel, kg -
Warload, kg up to 2.000
PERFORMANCE  
Maximum speed, km/h 960 (1.000)
Patrol speed, km/h -
Service ceiling, m 10.500
Rate of climb, m/s -
Endurance, h -
Combat range, km 3.500
Maximum overload, g -
ARMAMENT Capable of carrying "air-to-ground" or two "anti-radar" missiles. Aerial bombs, 250 or 500 kg free-fall bombs.