![]() The new research work has already received the programme name Night Hunter-1.įor years, the Russian military has been missing a special mission gunship which would provide a direct support of the troops on the battlefield. Previously, it was assumed that the future attack military (transport) aircraft would only be armed with artillery systems (like the US AC-130) but the addition of guided ammunition now should turn the platform into a full-fledged attack aircraft capable of hitting ground targets day and night in any weather. Sources in the military-industrial complex stated that in addition to the 57mm automatic cannon, the arsenal of a future Russian flying gunship shall also include guided bombs and missiles. The Russian Ministry of Defence has adjusted the requirements for a special purpose strike aircraft developed on the basis of a military transport aircraft. Russian military revised plans for a future special-purpose gunship
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