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China to introduce new model of military drone in int’l market
on: April 07, 2017

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BEIJING: (APP) China is the largest exporter of military drones today, and it is ready to place a new model on the international market.

The TYW-1, developed by Beihang University in Beijing, one of China’s top institutes for science and technology, is an unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance and combat based on the BZK-005 high-altitude, long-range reconnaissance drone, which the university also developed, according to official sources here on Friday.

The BZK-005 is widely used by the People’s Liberation Army and has performed many operations.

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The drone is to make its maiden flight in September and will be placed on the international market in 2018, according to Wang Jianping, deputy general manager and chief designer at Beihang Unmanned Aircraft System Technology.

The firm was set up by Beihang University, formerly known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, to develop and market drones.

“We aim to tap the markets in neighboring nations, as well as in Southeast Asia and the Middle East,” Wang said in an exclusive interview.

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This would be the first time a Chinese university sells large unmanned combat aircraft on the international market.

Northwestern Poly Technical University in Xi’an, Shaanxi province, has sold small, unarmed military drones to foreign buyers.

The best-known Chinese military drones are the Wing Loong family, made by Aviation Industry Corp of China, and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp’s CH series.

CH drones have been sold to military users in more than 10 countries, while the Wing Loong II, which made its maiden flight in late February, has received the largest contract ever for a Chinese drone made for export.

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“Taking advantage of the good design of the BZK-005, the TYW-1 will be able to fly for about 40 hours. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,500 kilograms, it will be capable of carrying six missiles or bombs with a total weight of 300 kg.”

“It’s very easy to learn how to operate this drone. It will take only a month to train an operator,” Wang said.

 

[Deino]

And why then they show an image of the Soaring Dragon demonstrator ???

 

[WarFariX]

And why then they show an image of the Soaring Dragon demonstrator ???

any update on soar dragon ? is it also called CH6?

 

[Deino]

any update on soar dragon ? is it also called CH6?

As far as I know the SD was heavily modified and is now operational as the SD II or EA-03.

By the way ...
http://www.81.cn/kj/2017-04/07/content_7553787_4.htm

 

[zestokryl]

And where is SD drone deployed in the navy or airforce ?

 

[grey boy 2]

Wing loong II 翼龙二

 

[Bussard Ramjet]

Wing loong II 翼龙二

What is so special about Wing Loong 2?

I don't think it has anything over CH-4.

 

[cirr]

Wing loong II 翼龙二

China Exclusive: China's high-end UAS soars over global competition

Source: Xinhua| 2017-04-19 13:42:46|Editor: MJ

Photo taken on April 17, 2017 shows the cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 being transferred with a Long March-7 Y2 carrier rocket from the testing center to the launch zone in Wenchang, south China's Hainan Province. China's first cargo spacecraft Tianzhou-1 is to be launched into space between April 20 and 24, according to the office of China's manned space program. (Xinhua/Ju Zhenhua)

by Xinhua writer Hu Tao

BEIJING, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Chinese high-end large and medium-sized unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) are gaining a reputation at home and abroad with products such as the Wing-Loong series.

Even before its maiden flight on Feb. 27, the China-developed Wing-Loong II was subject to the country's largest ever UAS order, due to its integrated reconnaissance and strike capabilities.

Its capabilities were developed with the self-reliance and innovation of China's aviation industry, which is taking off after mastering core technologies, says chief designer Li Yidong.

The Wing-Loong series grabbed global attention with a range of models at the 2016 China Airshow.

The cross-generational Wing-Loong II had a successful maiden flight in the spring in 2017 with a model tailored to the requirements of a customer who lodged the order beforehand.

PIONEER IN WARTIME, ENGINEER IN PEACETIME

Wing-Loong II's successful maiden flight marks China's new generation reconnaissance and strike UAS. Following the United States, China becomes another country capable of developing such new generation large reconnaissance and strike UAS.

The Wing-Loong UAS series were developed by Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute (CADI) of the state-owned Aviation Industry Corporation of China.

"The Wing-Loong series has a reputation as a 'pioneer in wartime, an engineer in peacetime and versatile everywhere'," says Li, who is also deputy chief designer of CADI.

"Previous models had launched thousands of rounds of various weapons with an accuracy rate over 90 percent," says Li.

The Wing-Loong UAS had endured harsh and adverse conditions, such as scorching deserts, highland gales, high altitude take-offs and landings, as well as mountainous terrain and maritime environments.

They have been equipped by multiple users both domestically and abroad, and have operated in diverse missions, such as counter-terrorism, border patrol and intelligence gathering operations.

One formation of three Wing-Loong I unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) conducted a containment and control mission in a war zone around the clock for seven consecutive days.

"Practical combat experience like this is imperative for modifying and developing Chinese UAS equipment, including Wing-Loong and other types of UAS," says Li.

It also builds a reputation in a competitive global market.

BIG ORDER BEFORE MAIDEN FLIGHT

"Getting a big order before a maiden flight is rare in China's aviation industry and globally, which makes us more confident of the cross-generational type of UAS," says Li.

The Wing-Loong II was based on previous Wing-Loong series. A pioneer of turboprop-powered drones, this smart model was capable of fully autonomous horizontal wheeled takeoff and landing as well as cruise flight.

The "standard configuration" of the Wing-Loong II covers a wide range of advanced equipment such as synthetic aperture radar, laser-guided missiles and GPS-guided bombs.

The new UAS comprised the Wing-Loong II unmanned aircraft, ground control station (GCS), mission payload and a ground support system.

Its unmanned aircraft is 11 meters in length, 4.1 meters in height, and 20.5 meters in wingspan. The maximum flying altitude of the aircraft is 9km, with a flying speed reaching up to 340km per hour.

Its maximum takeoff weight is 4.2 tonnes, with a maximum external carriage of 480 kg and a 20-hour flight time, which make it possible to perform reconnaissance, surveillance and ground strike missions with long-endurance capabilities.

According to Li, it can rapidly identify then strike against time-critical and fleeting targets. The capability is not possessed by previous unmanned aircraft, even manned aircraft."

"Taking a look at the UAS in same class around the world, the Wing-Loong II is equivalent to the U.S. MQ-9 Reaper, and ranks in the first level on the UAS list," Li said.

With a system extension, it can also perform intelligence collection, electronic warfare, search and rescue missions, and has several uses, including military, anti-terrorism, peace keeping, border patrol operations and civilian use.

CHINA TO HAVE ITS SAY IN GLOBAL SKY

"China's innovative core technologies and foreign operation experience make it possible for Chinese high-end UAS products to fly higher," says Li.

Large and medium-sized UAVs must guarantee flight safety in the event of a data-link interruption. "We have gained the technical breakthrough based on China's accumulation in fly-by-wire flight control, advanced navigation, integrated avionics and automatic control."

As high-end UAVs are integrated with emerging technologies, they will continuously enhance their capabilities in the future, says Li.

"Small UAVs will become even smaller to conduct swarm-type operations. Large UAVs will fly much higher and faster, with greater maneuverability or longer endurance. Their adaptability will endow them with bigger roles," he says.

UAVs are expected to carry out operations jointly with manned aircraft.

"To achieve this goal, UAV payloads will surely increase. We expect to see more advanced system intelligence, information transmission, and artificial intelligence decision-making," says Li.

Current technologies restrict most UAVs to pre-planned missions. They urgently need capabilities in emergency treatment, higher situation awareness, and cooperation among multiple vehicles.

"With more outstanding capabilities and deeper technology integration, the smarter UAVs will become."

According to Li, series of China's home-developed UASs, especially those high-end large or medium ones, are under development, production or planning. They will surely fly higher, longer and faster, with greater manoeuvrability or longer endurance.

"Innovation is not a romantic field with roses. We will spare no efforts to put China to have its say in global UAS field with core-tech and innovations firmly in hands," said Li.

http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-04/19/c_136220225.htm

 

[grey boy 2]

Wing loong II at the Mexico airshow 2017 https://www.f-airmexico.com.mx/2017/en/

 

[samsara]

Wing Loong II strike-capable reconnaissance UAV at Mexico's FAMEX2017

https://twitter.com/x/status/857439106963431424

Can Wing Loong finds its contribution to help clearing out the illegal drugs there?

 

[Kiss_of_the_Dragon]

Wing Loong II strike-capable reconnaissance UAV at Mexico's FAMEX2017

https://twitter.com/x/status/857439106963431424

Can Wing Loong finds its contribution to help clearing out the illegal drugs there?

China should sell UAV and drone to Mexico and help boosting the defense of this country.

 

[samsara]

China should sell UAV and drone to Mexico and help boosting the defense of this country.

Dafeng Cao has question on it

https://twitter.com/x/status/857949655606231040

the well-known chronic & pervasive drug dealing there comes into my thought right immediately perhaps Wing Loong can help! ha ha ha... what's the alphabet agency's safe haven for the global distro-logistic center manned by its cartels!

 

[cirr]

Check out this video: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d6b7a4e32557a4d/share_p.html

@zestokryl

 

[samsara]

Check out this video: https://news.cgtn.com/news/3d6b7a4e32557a4d/share_p.html

@zestokryl

China's largest jetliner test drone completes maiden flight (2017-04-22)

Sparrow-B, a drone replica of a larger passenger plane China hopes to develop in the near future [that is COMAC C919], completed its maiden flight in the city of Jingmen in central China’s Hubei Province on April 21.

READ ALSO "COMAC flies the prototype "Lingque B" with integrated fuselage" by Henri Kenhmann - East Pendulum 23 April 2017, posted at "COMAC C919" thread.

The two articles -- complement each other -- refer to the same drone, replica of COMAC C919 - Sparrow-B (灵雀 B), pinyin: "Lingque B".

 

[samsara]

CH-? ground-effect UAV: MTOW 3,000 kg, Max load weight 1,000 kg, duration 1.5 hours, cruise altitude 1~6 m via CD老天

https://twitter.com/x/status/859610823190233088