Grom (Russian: Гром, lit. 'Thunder') is a Russian loyal wingman drone being developed by the Kronshtadt Group. It was first unveiled at ARMY-2020 forum.
== Development == A full size mockup of the Grom UCAV was unveiled at Army-2020 by Kronshtadt. "Grom" is being designed to operate in conjunction with fighters such as Su-35 and Su-57; according to main designer of Kronstadt, the main task of this UCAV is to save the lives of pilots and piloted aircraft themselves. "Grom" will be able to carry Kh-38 air-to-surface guided missiles. The weapons will be placed on four hardpoints - two under the wings and two inside the fuselage. The Tactical Missiles Corporation has developed air-to-surface missiles for this drone, prepared the Izdeliye 85 guided missile, as well as KAB-250 and KAB-500 guided bombs. The Grom drone will be capable of not only operating with its own weapons, but also controlling a swarm of 10 units of Molniya strike drones launched from another carrier. During Army-2022 forum Kronshtadt representatives confirmed that government contracts for the development of the drone were signed, and it was at the stage of preliminary design. Durinhg the Army-2024 forum Kronshtadt presented an altered design of the Grom.
== Specifications (Grom) == Data from TASS, RG.ruGeneral characteristics Crew: None Length: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in) Wingspan: 10 m (32 ft 10 in) Height: 3.8 m (12 ft 6 in) Empty weight: 7,000 kg (15,432 lb) Performance
Maximum speed: 1,000 km/h (620 mph, 540 kn) Cruise speed: 800 km/h (500 mph, 430 kn) Range: 800 km (500 mi, 430 nmi) Service ceiling: 12,000 m (39,000 ft) Armament
4 hardpoints: 2 under the wings and 2 inside the weapons bay for up to 1,3 tonnes of armaments. Missiles Air-to-surface missiles Kh-38 Bombs KAB-250 KAB-500