Russia says it's 6th generation combat drones will have electromagnetic pulse weapons - Can hit targets 10 km away

07/18/2016 - 16:34

Dmitry Reshetnikov | Image: Marina Lystseva


In early spring Sukhoi presented to Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Rogozin on the development of the first combat aircraft 6th generation. Later in the concern "Radio-electronic technology" (KRET, is included in "Rostec") reported that already conduct research work on electronic warfare system for the new generation of aircraft.

The bulk of the combat aircraft of the future will be unmanned. Washer, electromagnetic guns armed and capable of developing hypersonic speed, can get in packs, where a person will be necessary, but the weakest link. Unmanned fighters will patrol in the air for weeks, if necessary, leaving the near space.

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