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The Main Directorate of Intelligence of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine (HUR) has updated the “Components in Weapons” section on the War & Sanctions portal. The agency published an interactive 3D model along with detailed information on the components and electronic hardware of a new Russian air-launched cruise missile designated S-71K “Kovyor.”
Following the publication of the industrial cooperation structure involved in the production of Su-57 fighter jets, Ukrainian intelligence disclosed details of a new strike weapon developed specifically for this platform by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC). According to the agency, the missile was first used by Russia in late last year, marking UAC’s initial attempts in the field of missile development.
As a warhead, the system uses a 250 kg OFAB-250-270 high-explosive fragmentation aerial bomb, which has been integrated into the load-bearing structure of the missile’s forward section. The missile body is made from a multilayer composite material based on fiberglass laminate with additional reinforcement, while internal components are manufactured from aluminum alloys.
The onboard control system includes a flight controller, an inertial navigation system based on several relatively simple sensors, and a power supply unit. According to HUR, the majority of the missile’s electronic components are of foreign origin, including parts sourced from the United States, China, Switzerland, Japan, Germany, Taiwan, and Ireland.
The S-71K “Kovyor” missile is powered by an R500 turbojet engine manufactured by REYNOLDS LLC, a company that is part of the United Aircraft Corporation. The missile is equipped with a main fuel tank and two auxiliary side tanks, which together provide an estimated operational range of up to 300 km. In the future, Russia is reportedly considering the integration of this missile with the S-70 “Okhotnik” unmanned aerial vehicle.
“Continued access to foreign technologies and components enables the aggressor state to develop new strike systems and scale their use in the war against Ukraine,” HUR said in a statement. At the same time, the agency noted that it continues efforts to expose the technological base of Russia’s defense industry and called on countries within the sanctions coalition to strengthen restrictions aimed at limiting Russia’s ability to sustain its war against Ukraine.
As a reminder, HUR recently published a 3D model and detailed component analysis of the Russian drone “Veshchiy Oleg.” The system was developed and is manufactured by the Russian Research and Production Center “Ushkuynik,” which is also involved in the creation of fiber-optic FPV drones “Knyaz Vandal Novgorodsky” and interceptor UAVs “Osoed.”
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Source: gur