The Ministry of Defense announced the signing of a contract for the supply of the Okhotnik strike drone

The Russian Ministry of Defense commented on the rollout of the second prototype of a heavy strike drone S-70 "Hunter", announcing the signing of the contract and naming the lines for the start of serial deliveries.

The statement was voiced by Deputy Defense Minister Oleksiy Krivoruchko on the air of the TV channel "Russia 24"... He was present at the roll-out of the second prototype "Hunter" at the Novosibirsk Aviation Plant, which he visited as part of a working trip. Krivoruchko monitored the implementation of state contracts by the enterprise, and at the same time checked the progress of work on the strike drone.

According to the Deputy Minister of Defense, the military department plans to conclude a state contract for the supply of heavy attack drones "Okhotnik" within six months, ie. before the beginning of the summer of next year or at the beginning. The delivery of serial vehicles to the troops of the Ministry of Defense expects in 2024.

(...) These vehicles are still test vehicles, but within six months we will conclude a serial contract ahead of the delivery of these unmanned vehicles

- declared Krivoruchko.

Today the second prototype of the Hunter strike was rolled out at the Novosibirsk aircraft plant. Unlike the first car, this copy has already received a flat engine nozzle and is assembled taking into account the results of tests of the first sample. In fact, this is almost a pre-production vehicle, the third and fourth samples will actually correspond to the production version of the UAV.

As previously reported in the Russian military-industrial commission, purchases of the Okhotnik UAV are included in the state armaments program for 2024-2033.

Comments

[tralflot1832]

The most interesting thing is behind the blue screen. There is a "death star". And so today's version of the Hunter looks decent.

[faiver]

The most interesting thing is behind the blue screen. There is the "death star"

- judging by the screen, it is some kind of smallish

[tralflot1832]

Judging by the lamps in the hangar, there are two of them, but really small.

[Thrifty]

Even from this photo, it is noticeable that the ubpl has become lower, flatter ...

[GAndr]

Great news! We'll harness it for a long time, but .... :)

[lucul]

The delivery of serial vehicles to the troops of the Ministry of Defense expects in 2024.

Great .

[Roma 1977]

They will not be in time for the war.

[mark1]

This is the "Guardian Bird" for the liberated territories - they will have time)))

[Abrosimov Sergey Olegovich]

"but within six months we will conclude a serial contract ahead of the delivery of these unmanned vehicles"
I do not quite understand what it means "outstripping"?
In a normal situation, the contract should be ahead of the delivery: first, a contract / agreement is signed for the manufacture of an item / items, in this case, drones, then, in accordance with the terms of that contract, payments are made, the item is manufactured and transferred to the customer.
Mister Krivoruchko said something absurd ...

[Reserve buildbat]

This is a crooked translation from oral to written. Not "leading", but "defining", one must assume.

[Abrosimov Sergey Olegovich]

Quote: Stroibat stock

This is a crooked translation from oral to written. Not "leading", but "defining", one must assume.

Yes, it is possible ... however, it is embarrassing that this particular quote is also given on a number of other sites. However, if from one original source "scooped", then yes, of course

[Reserve buildbat]

For some time I was engaged in "transcribing" audio files (interviews with a dictaphone, etc.) and typed what I heard. Much depends on the quality of the hardware and the background noise. And then I suppose the decryption is machine-made, not man-made.

[Al Asad]

And what is the future fate of all these pre-production cars? They cost a lot of money.
This is especially interesting in relation to the Su-57.

[Runoway]

Even if they are damp, they will finalize in the process of mastering, and you need to teach management yesterday. It's one thing for an operator, another thing for a Su-57 pilot, it's aerobatics, and here, unfortunately, not many people have a controlled thrust vector

[Lt. Air Force stock]

Quote: Al Asad

And what is the future fate of all these pre-production cars? They cost a lot of money.

The very first ones usually go to the museum, the last pre-production samples, which are already equipped with all the electronics and equipment, can theoretically go to combat units.

[Lt. Air Force stock]

It is not clear why an unmanned Su-75 is needed if there is a C-70 Hunter? If we are talking about maneuverability, then what prevents the folding tail assembly from being made into the fuselage niche?

[Ros 56]

By your question, do you think the chief designer of this device is lost among us?

[CommanderDIVA]

In addition to the "Hunter", do other countries have jet-powered UAVs, besides the Americans, they have a "Predator" in my opinion, can anyone shed light on this issue?

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: CommanderDIVA

do other countries have jet-powered UAVs

[OgnennyiKotik]

Quote: CommanderDIVA

In addition to "Okhotnik", do other countries have jet-powered UAVs?

The wording is not correct. The Hunter is another piece on the theme of a flying wing. Not even the first and not the fourth. In the USA, RQ-170/180 have been serving since the beginning of the XNUMXs.

Here's a UAV in the image and likeness of which the S-70 was created:

X-45, USA, first flight 2002.

X-47B, USA, 2011

nEUROn, France, 2012

Taranis, England, 2013

[tranquil]

Quote: OgnennyiKotik

The wording is not correct.

Which one?

Quote: OgnennyiKotik

RQ-170/180 have been serving in the USA since the beginning of the XNUMXs.

The English-language wiki reports that since 2007.
X-45, X-47B, nEUROn, Taranis - prototype / experimental / piece samples.
By the way, Boris Cheranovsky was engaged in a flying wing back in the 1920s.

[Alexey-74]

Let's wait, I think it's worth it. "Hunter" if it really meets all the characteristics will strengthen our aerospace forces and the UAV squad at times in qualitative terms.

[Lt. Air Force stock]

The photo of the nozzle itself was not posted https://topcor.ru/23127-s-70-ohotnik-predstal-v-obnovlennom-vide.html

[Errr]

"Military acceptance" on 10.10.2021 showed what can be shown at the moment. In the video on YouTube from 17:09.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nr5nNVje7Bc

[Al Asad]

Quote: CommanderDIVA

In addition to the "Hunter", do other countries have jet-powered UAVs, besides the Americans, they have a "Predator" in my opinion, can anyone shed light on this issue?

The Predator has a pusher propeller. The jet is the RQ-4 Global Hawk and the deck X-47B

[russ71]

"rolling out" - something new in the presentation of aviation technology !!!

[Ros 56]

And where are you from, dear, have you slept through everything?

[Ros 56]

Well, chubby, this is not Turkish Bayraktars to buy. This car will be much more serious, and its production.

[Joker62]

Bayraktar is a destiny for poor countries that cannot make more serious aircraft for themselves! We are waiting for the completion of the State Test, there is very little left ...

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Joker62

Bayraktar is the lot of impoverished countries that cannot create more serious aircraft for themselves. We are waiting for the completion of state tests - there are very few left ...

In light of the printed:

The delivery of serial vehicles to the troops of the Ministry of Defense expects in 2024.

Let me ask 2 questions to the dock of aircraft production, the luminary of both "rollouts", the specialist in procession:
“The first one is serious. In what (approximately) quantity is the production of this product planned and will it not be "zeroed" after 2024? "
“The second is a joke. Have you watched the movie "Sunset by hand" "Hunter rollout?" Hurry up, or else they'll roll over ...
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Just take a shock from the speed of decision-making. Here is "it" rolled out in all its glory. I tell you for sure - it flies and runs. BUT!!! It will be possible to see this in 3 years.
You see, you can fool .. (further in the text). You can promise, like Chubais. Why should we SUDDENLY believe the information, even if Krivoruchko himself was on the rollout ... Why should we roll our eyes out?

[Joker62]

Tell me, my dear friend, what do you want - a simple toy for 3 rubles, which can be simply drowned out by less powerful electronic warfare, or an expensive toy, but more reliable, including from the effects of electronic warfare, and with a higher combat load?
Will you decide what you want? This is not the time for effective managers from Mr. Serdyukov! I will again get a headache from the admin, but I got it from the emptyheads who do not think with their heads.

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Joker62

Tell me, my dear friend, what do you want - a simple toy for 3 rubles, which can be simply drowned out by less powerful electronic warfare, or an expensive toy, but more reliable, including from the effects of electronic warfare, and with a higher combat load?

Judging by the cry of the heart in broken Russian, you may be associated with the production of "Hunter" in a secondary way: as a supervisor of the "rollout".

Quote: Joker62

Will you decide what you want?

My desires in no way correspond to the capabilities of the state. I want real successes, not reports of fictitious achievements. I can't wait to see at least a tenth of what was voiced and heard. I want to get acquainted with the results of the application of the announced "analogs" ...
It was not easy to buy a simple toy for 3 rubles even in Soviet times. I had a gift - the Volga GAZ-21 model:

And it cost more than ten rubles. Mom (the deceased) kept reproaching Aunt Lena why they bought such an expensive car ...
Today for 3 rubles you can buy matches ... There is not enough even for clothes for an intimate place ...
Do not try. If you live to see my age, remember that not all information is true.

[Joker62]

Alas, I'm not going to argue with a person who is far from understanding how the production of military vehicles, like aviation ... And not the age of a kid in the dashing 90s with thick fingers, but a respectable and veteran of labor. All the best, buddy! Burn further and shout for longer ...

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Joker62

Alas, I'm not going to argue with a person who is far from understanding how the production of military vehicles, like aviation ...

Right. I also do not like highly skilled chatters who cannot even write messages without errors.

[Barberry25]

well, if you open a little search, that is a couple of points ... 1) S-70 makes on the basis of the Su-57, 2) The first mention of the beginning of development is from 2009, and the development contract was signed openly in 2012, in fact, over this UAV have been working for 10 years, so the start of production by 2024 is normal, since the UAV itself was lifted into the air back in 2019 ... This is with a UAV with piston engines, we had problems due to the lack of a line of engines and automatic controls, but for jet cars, we are all right ... and taking into account that we are drawing a niche of 300-500 cars, then they will do it quickly to get on a contract

[Ross xnumx]

Quote: Barberry25

well, if you open a little search, then there are a couple of points ..

We once discussed it. Have you decided to reveal the topic again?
Your:

Quote: Barberry25

in fact, they have been working on this UAV for 10 years, so the start of production by 2024 is normal

You can work for 20 years, only without having the production of electronics with all its components, you can launch this glider without any hope of controlling and executing commands (necessary). Is there such a plant in Russia with modern equipment? Fuck ... Construction has begun in Dubna ... They will build it near St. Petersburg ... When they build it, when the production of the necessary components is established, then it will be possible not to roll it out - to ventilate ...

Quote: Barberry25

It was with a UAV with piston engines that we had problems due to the lack of a range of engines and automatic controls, but for jet vehicles, everything is in order.

And I thought that with an increase in the speed of a controlled object, it becomes more difficult to control it. Or has “Uncle Fyodor” already been created in Russia, capable of flying on its own?

Quote: Barberry25

.And taking into account that we are drawing a niche of 300-500 cars, then will do quickly to get on the contract

Taking into account the countries of Southeast Asia and all kinds of different, our industry looms a DARKNESS of different niches. One problem: the production of high-tech equipment (products) requires not only high rates of production itself, but also maintenance of these products in terms of warranty obligations. Is there such a thing in the country? Are you ready to send specialists in Russia to countries that will purchase products? Are you ready to train foreign specialists?
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They will do it quickly, you say?

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Can you give me an example of high rates of creation? And I can remind you about the promises:

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Therefore, the legend is fresh, but it will be as usual - a divorce:

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[Barberry25]

1) well, if we don't have "electronics production", then we probably don't have any filling for fighters either ..
2) For the Su-57, a test pilot once said that the plane can fly without a pilot ... apparently there is a certain degree of flight automation, by the way, Buran landed in automatic mode 30 years ago.

3) As I understand it, critical days have begun for you?

[Maxim G]

It is not clear why it is needed, it is huge and slow, and of course super noticeable (just look at the round nozzle).
As I understand it, none of the developed countries produces such UAVs in series, only prototypes.

[Joker62]

Confirm personally! I myself saw the roll-out of the next "Hunter". And for us - a new contract for serial production.

[Barberry25]

it was by the way infa that the Ministry of Defense allocated additional funds for the accelerated production of prototypes in order to quickly complete the development and start delivery

[Joker62]

To make it serial, you need to complete the State Test on the prototype itself. Without this, the warriors will not take this toy on their balance!

[Barberry25]

I'm in the know, it was just that initially it was supposed, according to the classics, first one prototype, then the second, then the third and fourth, and now the military paid for the production of several prototypes at once to speed up the testing phase

[Sergey39]

And, when rolling out, the nozzle was never shown. Although the zombie box showed the elements of production.

[Dikson]

.. And in the shop it was impossible to take a picture? Was it necessary to roll it out? .. - What are you, comrades, Ovtsekhuev was not even at this event! ..

[GAndr]

Quote: OgnennyiKotik

Quote: CommanderDIVA

In addition to "Okhotnik", do other countries have jet-powered UAVs?

The wording is not correct. The Hunter is another piece on the theme of a flying wing. Not even the first and not the fourth. In the USA, RQ-170/180 have been serving since the beginning of the XNUMXs.

Here's a UAV in the image and likeness of which the S-70 was created:

X-45, USA, first flight 2002.

X-47B, USA, 2011

nEUROn, France, 2012

Taranis, England, 2013

Well, here, to be honest, the question was not about the shape of the wing, but about a UAV with a jet engine.
And then somehow we are not outsiders, remember the same Tu-143 "Flight" ...

Why don't you use a jet-powered UAV?