mo4ch:>Russia to show its new supersonic heavy drone ‘Hunter’ at major defense expo – MoD | Mo4ch News

Russia’s cutting edge heavyweight drone ‘Hunter’ (Okhotnik), designed to take down enemy air defenses, will be shown at a major military expo just outside Moscow in June, the military has announced.The state-of-the-art S-350 Vityaz missile system as well as an array of other mighty war machines will also be on display at the Army-2019 exhibition.The drone which was under development by the Sukhoi aircraft manufacturer since 2011 is expected to become operational this year and is regarded by the Russian military as a top priority.While the UAV’s technical specifications are a secret, media allege it will have a takeoff weight of some 20-25 tons and operate at a supersonic speed of 1,400 km/h (870mph). Also, the aircraft is likely to possess stealth capabilities and be able to carry surveillance and observation equipment.Leaked footage claiming to show a ‘Hunter’ being tested on an airstrip suggests the brand-new UAV is a wing-type aircraft.It is also rumored that the drone may possibly…