--- title: Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik slug: sukhoi-s-70-okhotnik-77e23 url: /detay/sukhoi-s-70-okhotnik-77e23 type: article language: English entity: primary: Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik type: article categories: - name: Aviation And Space slug: havacilik-ve-uzay url: /kategori/havacilik-ve-uzay - name: Vehicles And Transportation Technologies slug: tasitlar-ve-ulasim-teknolojileri url: /kategori/tasitlar-ve-ulasim-teknolojileri - name: Defense Industry Technologies slug: savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri url: /kategori/savunma-sanayi-teknolojileri tags: - Okhotnik - S-70 Okhotnik - S-70 - Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik - Sukhoi author: Arif Zahid Yüksel created_at: 2025-10-19T09:39:57.143727+03:00 updated_at: 2025-11-03T00:15:32.684362+03:00 image: https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/10/19/H7Lor6ebTNN8Lhf4ulHce25RJZIdnE1d.png --- # Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik ## KURE Information Cards ![resim_2025-10-19_094308997.png](https://cdn.t3pedia.org/media/uploads/2025/10/19/RnzX3XVKaRnOKJjQjwQAWlbgi4p61Lly.png) *Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik* | Field | Value | |-------|-------| | Length(s)(Text) | Approximately 14 m | | Engine(s) | A variant of the Saturn AL-31F/AL-41F turbofan engine | | Origin(s) | Russia (Sukhoi) | | First Flight(s)(Text) | 3 August 2019 | | Category(ies) | Heavy Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) | | Maximum Speed | 1,000 km/h | | Maximum Takeoff Weight | Around 20 tons | | Wingspan | Approximately 19 m | | Range(s) | 6,000 km | ## Article Content The [Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B](/en/detay/sukhoi-s-70-okhotnik-fa8a6/llms.txt) (Hunter-B) is a heavy-class unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed by Russia's Sukhoi Design Bureau. Featuring a flying-wing design, the S-70 stands out for its advanced composite materials and stealth capabilities. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/08/16/opHmBD6ORJmQ0NRMslq1Buj6T2kgYhBi.png) *Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B (Haci Productions)* ### **Design and Development Process** The foundations of the S-70 Okhotnik-B project were laid in 2011. The production of the first prototype was completed in 2017, and the aircraft was first publicly presented in 2019. The Russian Ministry of Defence announced that the unmanned aerial vehicle successfully conducted its maiden flight on August 3, 2019. The aircraft's design primarily resembles flying-wing designs like the US [B-2 Spirit](/en/detay/northrop-grumman-b-2-spirit-6932c/llms.txt) and [RQ-170 Sentinel](/en/detay/northrop-grumman-rq-4-global-hawk-3fbb8/llms.txt). This design aims to minimize the radar cross-section, as well as increase range and flight efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag. [YouTube Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZE__-dMeEo) *Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B (Haci Productions)* ### **Structural Features** The aircraft's fuselage is made of a high proportion of composite materials to reduce its weight and lower its radar visibility. The smooth surfaces and sharp angles of its outer contours are designed to scatter radar waves. One of the notable features of the aircraft is its concealed engine air intake, which is fully integrated into the main body, enhancing its stealth properties. Similarly, the engine's exhaust outlet has been specially designed and flattened to reduce its infrared signature. The S-70 is quite large, with a wingspan reaching 19 meters, making it a heavy ordnance carriage platform. ### **Technical Specifications** The S-70 is designed as a heavy UCAV for high-speed and long-range missions. - **Maximum Speed:** 1,000 km/h - **Range:** 6,000 km - **Armament:** It has the capacity to carry various munitions via internal weapon bays. These bays will be able to accommodate laser-guided bombs, air-to-surface missiles, and other precision-guided munitions. It is also stated that the S-70 may carry missiles such as the R-73 or R-77 for use in air-to-air combat. - **Engine:** A variant of the Saturn AL-31F or AL-41F turbofan engine ### **Operational Role and Integration** The most important strategic role of the S-70 Okhotnik-B is to operate alongside Russia's fifth-generation fighter jet, the [Sukhoi Su-57](/en/detay/sukhoi-su-57-01a6e/llms.txt). The unmanned aerial vehicle will accompany the Su-57 in a "loyal wingman" concept, performing reconnaissance ahead of it, suppressing enemy air defenses (SEAD), and delivering the first strike on targets. Tests were conducted in 2019 where the Su-57 and S-70 flew together autonomously for the first time. This collaboration aims to increase effectiveness in complex air operations by combining the strengths of manned and unmanned platforms. Although some sources have claimed that the aircraft was shot down in Ukraine, these claims have not been independently verified and remain controversial. ![Image](https://cdn.kureansiklopedi.com/media/uploads/2025/08/22/VjJ9QxSkSnW7M6ui8Ja9QsY3ofh3LBuj.png) *Sukhoi S-70 Okhotnik-B (Haci Productions)* ## Academic Sources and References 1. Army Recognition. "S-70 Okhotnik-B Hunter UCAV." Accessed: October 19, 2025. https://armyrecognition-com.translate.goog/military-products/army/unmanned-systems/unmanned-aerial-vehicles/s-70-okhotnik-b-hunter-ucav?\_x\_tr\_sl=en&\_x\_tr\_tl=tr&\_x\_tr\_hl=tr&\_x\_tr\_pto=tcLive Journal. "S-70 Okhotnik-B'nin Üretim Tesisindeki Görünümü." Accessed: October 19, 2025. https://bmpd.livejournal.com/2758207.htmlÇapanoğlu, Mesut. "S-70 Okhotnik Teknik Özellikler ve Tasarım Detayları." Defense Trend. Accessed: October 19, 2025. https://www.defencetrend.com/s-70-okhotnik-teknik-ozellikler-ve-tasarim-detaylariGlobal Security. "Su-70." Global Security. 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