S-71
S-71
Loitering Weapons
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Basic Information
Name
S-71
Designation
S-71
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Loitering Weapons
Manufacturer
Sukhoi
Date of Introduction
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Description
The Sukhoi S-71 is a family of airborne launched drone family designed for use by the Russian Air Force Su-57 stealth fighter. The jet-powered S-71 drone feature stealth airframe, a top speed of Mach 0.6 released from airborne platforms and a ceiling of 8,000 meters. The S-71 drone development started in 2019 and the first models were adapted for use by the Su-57 in support of the Special Military Operation in Ukraine in 2024.
Ground Specifications
Max Speed
740.9 km/h
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Loitering Weapons
Status
Active
Also Known As
Kover, Kovyor
Origin
Russia
Contractor
Sukhoi
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
January 2026
First Flight
April 2024
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
Number of Engines
1
Performance — Ceiling
8,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed
0.60 mach
Variants
Variant 1
S-71K
Variant 2
S-71M
Details
Country of Origin
Russia
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004478
Classification
Domain
Ground
Equipment Status
Active
Related Equipment (2)
Variant
Variant
Operators (1)
Russia
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