China debuts its most advanced stealth drone yet
- 5 years ago
CHINA — The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has debuted a next-generation stealth combat aircraft called CH-7.
According to the Global Times, the unmanned aircraft has a wingspan of 22 meters, a length of 10 meters, and a cruise altitude of 10 to 13 km. It also has the ability to stay in the air for 15 hours.
The CH-7 is capable of launching weapons such as anti-radiation missiles, long-distance precision-guided bombs, and more. It can also intercept radar electronic signals and detect high-value targets.
The combat aircraft is currently at the AirShow China 2018 exhibition in Zhuhai from November 6 to 11.
The aircraft is scheduled to make its first flight in 2019 and will be available for mass production by 2022 if everything goes according to plan.
According to the Global Times, the unmanned aircraft has a wingspan of 22 meters, a length of 10 meters, and a cruise altitude of 10 to 13 km. It also has the ability to stay in the air for 15 hours.
The CH-7 is capable of launching weapons such as anti-radiation missiles, long-distance precision-guided bombs, and more. It can also intercept radar electronic signals and detect high-value targets.
The combat aircraft is currently at the AirShow China 2018 exhibition in Zhuhai from November 6 to 11.
The aircraft is scheduled to make its first flight in 2019 and will be available for mass production by 2022 if everything goes according to plan.