During the visit Deputy Minister of defence for armaments Alexey Krivoruchko was first published pictures of the latest Russian heavy unmanned aerial vehicle “Altius”. Thus, it was confirmed that the device, which is milking the Russian army will be able to solve not only the intelligence tasks, but also to strike at identified enemy targets.
the Russian army is waiting for the heavy impact of basilotta, which are widely used by the armies of countries like USA, Israel, kita, Iran, Turkey. The domestic aviation industry creates heavy machines of several types. But, unfortunately, the timing of some projects broken.
thus, the “Altius” takeoff weight of several tons, which started to create the Kazan firm name of Simon, is delayed. To joined Ural works of civil aviation. Obviously, the product is already on the way out, again it was shown to the Deputy Serge Shoigu. Yes, and for the first time with shock weapons.
Here’s how it said “MK”leading expert in the field of unmanned aircraft systems Denis Fedutinov:
“Released footage confirms the previously made assumption that the Russian drone “Altius” will have not only intelligence but also strike capabilities.
as of strike weapons that will be able to carry the Russian drone of long duration flight, we can assume a wide range of samples of missile-bomb armament, including high-precision.
the Total mass of the payload at the same time, likely to exceed the ton. This makes it possible to use not only specialized weapons for heavy drones, but those that are already established for manned aircraft.”
Recall, the most widespread bombing armament for aircraft are high-explosive bombs weighing 250 and 500 kg FAB-250 and FAB-500. Therefore, Altius will be able to take up to four adjustable 250-pound bombs.
