Chinese UAV News & Discussions (Strictly)

[Deino]

Wing Loong II

Hey that looks very much like the tail of that mystery turboprop UAV we've seen in March !

 

[cnleio]

Hey that looks very much like the tail of that mystery turboprop UAV we've seen in March !

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Obviously it's the WingLong-II prototype. If future Winglong-II UAV can carry 12x AKD-10 ATGMs together like the pic showed ... that's very awesome, new tank-destroyer out.

 

[SOHEIL]

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Brochure data on the Wing Loong II. Source: CJDBY web page
Chengdu Aircraft Corporation revealed its second-generation Wing Loong II turboprop-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at the biennial Beijing Air Show in mid-September.

The Chengdu Aircraft Corporation's Wing Loong II unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) emerged at the 2015 Beijing Air Show. (CJDBY web page)

Data and images of the platform show a strong resemblance to the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UCAV. Partial images of the UCAV seen on Chinese web pages in early March 2015 suggest that runway- or flight-testing has already started.

While the Wing Loong II name is likely its export designation, it can be expected to enter People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) units alongside the smaller Chengdu GJ-1/Wing Loong.

Both in configuration and dimensionally the Wing Loong II compares well to the MQ-9 Reaper. Both are powered by a single pusher turboprop engine, place their satellite communication system and primary optical system in the nose, and employ large V-stabilisers with a smaller vertical stabiliser below the empennage.

While almost identical in size, their performance differs - most likely due to their respective engines. While the MQ-9 has a maximum speed of 482 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 50,000 ft (15,240 m), the Wing Loong II has a maximum speed of 370 km/h and can reach an altitude of30,000 ft (9,000 m).

They also differ greatly in their external payload. The MQ-9 is credited with an external payload of 1,400 kg while the Wing Loong II can carry 480 kg.

A brochure image shows the Wing Loong II carrying 12 air-to-surface missiles. These are probably the 26.5 kg Norinco Blue Arrow 9 ground-attack missiles revealed at the 2014 Airshow China at Zhuhai. Multiple Chinese companies have developed families of UCAV weapons including precision-guided missiles, bombs, and air-to-air missiles.

Wing Loong II MQ-9 Reaper
Powerplant 1 x turboprop 1x Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp
Length 11 m 10.97 m
Wingspan 20.5 m 20.12 m
China unveils next-gen Wing Loong II UCAV - IHS Jane's 360

 

[RoadRunner401]

Chengdu Aircraft Corporation revealed its second-generation Wing Loong II turboprop-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at the biennial Beijing Air Show in mid-September.

Data and images of the platform show a strong resemblance to the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UCAV. Partial images of the UCAV seen on Chinese web pages in early March 2015 suggest that runway- or flight-testing has already started.

While the Wing Loong II name is likely its export designation, it can be expected to enter People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) units alongside the smaller Chengdu GJ-1/Wing Loong.

Both in configuration and dimensionally the Wing Loong II compares well to the MQ-9 Reaper. Both are powered by a single pusher turboprop engine, place their satellite communication system and primary optical system in the nose, and employ large V-stabilisers with a smaller vertical stabiliser below the empennage.

While almost identical in size, their performance differs - most likely due to their respective engines. While the MQ-9 has a maximum speed of 482 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 50,000 ft (15,240 m), the Wing Loong II has a maximum speed of 370 km/h and can reach an altitude of30,000 ft (9,000 m).

They also differ greatly in their external payload. The MQ-9 is credited with an external payload of 1,400 kg while the Wing Loong II can carry 480 kg.

A brochure image shows the Wing Loong II carrying 12 air-to-surface missiles. These are probably the 26.5 kg Norinco Blue Arrow 9 ground-attack missiles revealed at the 2014 Airshow China at Zhuhai. Multiple Chinese companies have developed families of UCAV weapons including precision-guided missiles, bombs, and air-to-air missiles.


Wing Loong II MQ-9 Reaper
Powerplant 1 x turboprop 1x Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp
Length 11 m 10.97 m
Wingspan 20.5 m 20.12 m

China unveils next-gen Wing Loong II UCAV - IHS Jane's 360

 

[Khanivore]

Richard D Fisher Jr must be having a serious heartburn by now.

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

12 Missiles and 50,000 Feet altitude wow that's Impressive. Very Impressive.

 

[Ind4Ever]

Chengdu Aircraft Corporation revealed its second-generation Wing Loong II turboprop-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at the biennial Beijing Air Show in mid-September.

Data and images of the platform show a strong resemblance to the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UCAV. Partial images of the UCAV seen on Chinese web pages in early March 2015 suggest that runway- or flight-testing has already started.

While the Wing Loong II name is likely its export designation, it can be expected to enter People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) units alongside the smaller Chengdu GJ-1/Wing Loong.

Both in configuration and dimensionally the Wing Loong II compares well to the MQ-9 Reaper. Both are powered by a single pusher turboprop engine, place their satellite communication system and primary optical system in the nose, and employ large V-stabilisers with a smaller vertical stabiliser below the empennage.

While almost identical in size, their performance differs - most likely due to their respective engines. While the MQ-9 has a maximum speed of 482 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 50,000 ft (15,240 m), the Wing Loong II has a maximum speed of 370 km/h and can reach an altitude of30,000 ft (9,000 m).

They also differ greatly in their external payload. The MQ-9 is credited with an external payload of 1,400 kg while the Wing Loong II can carry 480 kg.

A brochure image shows the Wing Loong II carrying 12 air-to-surface missiles. These are probably the 26.5 kg Norinco Blue Arrow 9 ground-attack missiles revealed at the 2014 Airshow China at Zhuhai. Multiple Chinese companies have developed families of UCAV weapons including precision-guided missiles, bombs, and air-to-air missiles.


Wing Loong II MQ-9 Reaper
Powerplant 1 x turboprop 1x Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp
Length 11 m 10.97 m
Wingspan 20.5 m 20.12 m

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China unveils next-gen Wing Loong II UCAV - IHS Jane's 360

Good you can sell it India

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

Good you can sell it India

i think you meant "you can sell it to india".
sell it to india and have them kill our chinese soldiers/people with it? no thank you, we only sell it to team mates.

 

[Ind4Ever]

i think you meant "you can sell it to india".
sell it to india and have them kill our chinese soldiers/people with it? no thank you, we only sell it to team mates.

LOL How indians killed by china and how many chinese killed by india in the last 2 decades ? India and China should develop weapon systems

 

[Foxtrot Delta]

LOL How indians killed by china and how many chinese killed by india in the last 2 decades ? India and China should develop weapon systems

chinese are never the aggressors, chinese are sufficient in making own weapons, the day india comes out of american ***, cleans up and comes to china with genuine friendlyness and give kashmiri people their rights under United nations charter, that day china and india can start developing weapons and even sell them to russia and Pakistan. pakistan and russia are better suited to be customers india china have labor forces labor is cheap keeps the cost down that day we can make an asian union with no threats only prosperity.

 

[bdslph]

i am sure they will improve it along the way
mq9 is still better
but it is a good start

 

[black-hawk_101]

Chengdu Aircraft Corporation revealed its second-generation Wing Loong II turboprop-powered unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) at the biennial Beijing Air Show in mid-September.

Data and images of the platform show a strong resemblance to the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper high-altitude long-endurance (HALE) UCAV. Partial images of the UCAV seen on Chinese web pages in early March 2015 suggest that runway- or flight-testing has already started.

While the Wing Loong II name is likely its export designation, it can be expected to enter People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) units alongside the smaller Chengdu GJ-1/Wing Loong.

Both in configuration and dimensionally the Wing Loong II compares well to the MQ-9 Reaper. Both are powered by a single pusher turboprop engine, place their satellite communication system and primary optical system in the nose, and employ large V-stabilisers with a smaller vertical stabiliser below the empennage.

While almost identical in size, their performance differs - most likely due to their respective engines. While the MQ-9 has a maximum speed of 482 km/h and can reach a maximum altitude of 50,000 ft (15,240 m), the Wing Loong II has a maximum speed of 370 km/h and can reach an altitude of30,000 ft (9,000 m).

They also differ greatly in their external payload. The MQ-9 is credited with an external payload of 1,400 kg while the Wing Loong II can carry 480 kg.

A brochure image shows the Wing Loong II carrying 12 air-to-surface missiles. These are probably the 26.5 kg Norinco Blue Arrow 9 ground-attack missiles revealed at the 2014 Airshow China at Zhuhai. Multiple Chinese companies have developed families of UCAV weapons including precision-guided missiles, bombs, and air-to-air missiles.


Wing Loong II MQ-9 Reaper
Powerplant 1 x turboprop 1x Honeywell TPE331-10 turboprop, 900 hp
Length 11 m 10.97 m
Wingspan 20.5 m 20.12 m

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China unveils next-gen Wing Loong II UCAV - IHS Jane's 360

What is the cost of
Wing Loong I UCAV ??????

 

[black-hawk_101]

Preparing for the parade ...

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What is the cost of both systems?

 

[Bilal.]

i am sure they will improve it along the way
mq9 is still better
but it is a good start

Even CH-5 is better. Much closer to reaper specs.