The Russian promising attack drone “Thunder” will be capable of carrying X-38 air-to-surface missiles. A well-informed source told TASS about this.
He clarified that such weapons will be just one of the options for the combat use of the drone. It is known that Grom will be capable of using a wide range of weapons, in particular the new product 85 guided missile, as well as the KAB-250 and KAB-500 guided bombs.
X-38 is capable of hitting targets, being launched from a distance of up to 70 kilometers. The speed of the projectile exceeds two speeds of sound, the agency explains. The missile is modular and can be loaded with various warheads, including high-explosive and penetrating warheads.
Earlier it was reported that “Thunder” will be able to control a flock of ten shock drones “Lightning”. In this case, the “Lightning” themselves will be launched from another aircraft carrier.
According to open sources, “Thunder” will be able to carry weapons at four suspension points (two – under the wings and two – inside the fuselage). The takeoff weight of the drone will be 7 tons, payload weight – 1.3 tons, flight range – 800 kilometers.