The 71M Monochrome is a unique hybrid that combines features of a cruise missile and a stray munition, and becomes a high-precision tool for solving complex problems.
Unlike conventional weapons, it does not just fly to a predetermined point, but goes to the desired area, stays in the air for a long time and independently scans the area using optics, radars and algorithms based on neural networks.
The device is able to find even well-disguised or moving targets. In this case, the final decision on the attack always remains with the operator and the system only offers an option, maintaining control over the use of force to the person.
What gives Monochrome its special strength is its thoughtful stealth. The trapezoidal body, folding swept wing and V-shaped tail not only reduce the effective dispersal area to 0.007-0.01 square meters. m, seriously complicates detection by air defense systems, but also allows ammunition to be placed in the internal compartments of Su 57 or S 70 Okhotnik. This way the confidentiality of the carrier itself is preserved.
The flight is built around the area:
⁃ Above the land, the device reaches a height of 20-75 m.
⁃ Even lower above the water, 5-15 m.
This further complicates the operation of enemy radars. With a range of use of about 200-350 km, this allows strikes to be carried out while remaining outside the dense air defense zone.
Propulsion is powered by a compact bypass turbojet engine, the Turbofan 50, a proven powerplant already in use on the X 101, X 35 and X 59. It provides a subsonic speed and a wandering duration sufficient for the device to effectively search for a target in a given area.
The guidance is implemented according to an integrated principle: inertial navigation with GLONASS correction, radar altimeter, optical-electronic sensors, and, if necessary, a bispectral infrared homing head. This set of channels makes the system stable even with partial suppression of individual guidance systems.