The Kronshtadt Grom ('Thunder') is a Russian jet-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle concept unveiled at ARMY-2020, intended to operate as an attack drone and 'loyal wingman' escorting Su-35/Su-57 fighters. As of public reporting it remained a development/mockup-stage program.
| Country | Russia |
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| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | UCAV / loyal-wingman concept |
| Role | Strike / loyal wingman |
| Russian-made | true |
| Class | Group 5 (UCAV) |
| Classification | UCAV (loyal wingman) |
| Mission | Strike, Air-to-ground, Escort / loyal wingman |
| Datalink | Data link (planned) |
| MTOW (kg) | 7000 |
| Operators | Russia (development) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 13.8 |
| Propulsion | Single turbofan jet engine |
| Range (km) | 700 |
| Wingspan (m) | 10 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Export status | Not in service |
| Launch method | Runway (conventional takeoff) |
| Autonomy level | Autonomous/teamed (intended) |
| Recovery method | Runway landing |
| Max payload (kg) | 2000 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 1000 |
| Standard sensors | Targeting sensors (planned) |
| Production status | Concept / development (mockup stage) |
| Combat radius (km) | 700 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 12000 |