MOSCOW, December 28 Promising Russian drone- The stealth S-70 Okhotnik-B could be considered a threat to NATO, writes military commentator Peter Suchiu in an article for The National Interest.
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"Although it may be years before it officially enters service, there are many reasons , why the Russian stealth drone S-70 “Okhotnik-B” is considered a threat to NATO,” the material says.
According to the journalist, the drone will expand the capabilities of Russian manned aircraft, in particular the Su- 57, and will be used as a driven vehicle. He also noted that the S-70 could become a “true stealth predator” in the air due to its flying wing design and composite materials, as well as stealth coatings.
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"Even several S-70 70 can become deadly,” Suciu concluded.
The “Hunter” was developed at the Sukhoi Design Bureau. Its length is 14 meters, wingspan is 19 meters, take-off weight is more than 20 tons. The device was created according to the “flying wing” design using technologies and materials that reduce radar and thermal signature.
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