Russia is developing its own Loyal Wingman drone

Russian aviation group Kronstadt revealed csee a Loyal Wingman type combat drone for the benefit of the Russian air force. Referred to by the name Grom (thunder), the drone would have a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tonnes, and could carry 2 tonnes of cargo. Its dimensions, with a length of 13,8 m, a wingspan of 10 meters, and a height of 3,8 meters, place the device in the category of Australian Loyal Wingman project based on the Boeing AirPower Teaming System or ATS, 12 meters long, where the XQ-58A Valkyrie by the American Kratos does not exceed 9 meters.

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