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WZ-8 is a supersonic-hypersonic, remotely operated, high-altitude reconnaissance vehicle. The aircraft bears some superficial resemblance to the DF-ZF hypersonic glide vehicle mounted onboard DF-17 medium-range ballistic missile and the American Lockheed D-21 reconnaissance drone, [ 5 ] albeit different in overall dimensions, propulsions, and ...
The stealthy drone could deploy swarming air-launched decoys or electronic warfare systems, in addition to launching precision-guided munitions. [ 11 ] [ 12 ] In October 2022, Chinese media showcased the computer-generated concepts of three GJ-11 being controlled by a two-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20 fighter jet, akin to the Loyal Wingman ...
The drone is externally similar to General Atomics Avenger, which was under development at the time. [3] According to the manufacturer, The drone has a 15 km ceiling and 750 km/h speed, and the endurance is 6 hours. [4] In 2014, the Sky Wing III was renamed to Wind Shadow with a twin-engine, longer endurance design featuring stealth ...
In August 2022, a Chinese defense publication suggested the twin-seat variant could be used as an electronic warfare platform. [212] In October 2022, Chinese media showcased the concept of the J-20 two-seater controlling stealth Hongdu GJ-11 unmanned combat aerial vehicle, and the back seat is designated for the weapons officer.
The drone's full appearance has led to comparisons on Chinese social media to the designs of the Osprey and Bell's V280 Valor, a newer VTOL aircraft that completed its first flight in December 2017.
The AVIC Dark Sword (Chinese: 暗剑; pinyin: Àn Jiàn) [1] is a stealthy supersonic unmanned combat aerial vehicle from the People's Republic of China.It is being developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China's Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute for the air superiority or deep strike roles. [2]
The Hongdu JL-10, also initially known as Hongdu L-15 Falcon, [3] is a supersonic advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft developed by Hongdu Aviation Industry Corporation (HAIC). [ 4 ] [ 5 ] It is used by the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as a lead-in fighter trainer (LIFT).
A graphic from a Chinese publication showed the employment concept for a large UAV similar to the Shenyang 'Divine Eagle' concept in a multi-platform warning system. Sukhoi's S-62 UAV concept and variations demonstrated in the 2013 Moscow Airshow are similar to the Divine Eagle，and Sukhoi officials noted that China had expressed "great ...