Chinese UCAV/UAV technology

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Chinese Flying Wing UCAV Testing Accelerating Based On Satellite Imagery, Videos

China's expanding work on flying-wing uncrewed combat air vehicles comes as similar designs have disappeared in the U.S., at least publicly.

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China’s Large Tiltrotor Drone Breaks Cover

The UR6000 appears to be China's first foray into the large tiltrotor segment and such a craft could have significant military applications. Reports suggest the prototype of the new UR6000 tiltrotor drone will be formally unveiled at next month’s Zhuhai Airshow.

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[Hydroman]

Copy, copy, copy. I am waiting for the Chinese copy of the 1957 Chevy Bel Air but wait, there may be one already?

 

[yasotay]

I must admit I am suprised (but not really) that China has moved forward with this technology as soon as they have. I think they did the math and realized that productivity over their distance is a valid reason to do this. Suspect the unmanned demonstrator is to do the dangerous stuff with a new vehicle type. Would not be surprised to see it transition to a more FLRAA'eque platform in the coming years.

Another article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/worl...d-fly-at-340-mph/ar-AA1shmKF?ocid=socialshare

Addendum: I am not one to cast doubt, but a closer look at the bulkhead adjacent to the rotating pylon seems shockingly bare of bits and bobs and hydraulics that usually festone the area around the engine and proprotor pylons. Perhaps they have come up with a novel way to retain those behind the firewall. If so, good on them. But it does raise an eyebrow for me.

 

[snne]

It does not look half bad...

The first full-scale prototype of the W5000 transport UAV has rolled off the line at Changzhou. Posted by @太湖君I名 on Weibo.

 

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Firm showcases world's largest unmanned cargo drone

Sydney, Australia (SPX) Oct 23, 2024 - Chinese aviation startup Air White Whale has introduced the W5000, the world's largest unmanned cargo drone. The aircraft made its first public appearance at a ceremony held in Changzhou, Jiangsu pr

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[TomcatViP]

The vertical looks scarily small in regard to the massive squared front section. I understand the wedged nose effect but still the yaw stability looks to be too easily challenged by, for example, an asymmetric power emergency.

 

[siegecrossbow]

WJ-700 spotted in Algeria.

 

[Deino]

WZ-7 and WZ-10 arriving at Zhuhai.

(Images via @Hunter--Chen from Weibo)

 

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What makes China’s new Tianying stealth UAV a threat in contested airspace?

What makes China’s new Tianying stealth UAV a threat in contested airspace?

armyrecognition.com

 

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China’s New W5000 Cargo Drone Is The Biggest Yet

With drones growing larger in size and ever more capable, China’s expanding portfolio of uncrewed cargo aircraft has major military implications. With drones growing larger in size and ever more capable, China’s expanding portfolio of uncrewed cargo aircraft has major military implications.

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[shedofdread]

Until I see that W5000 fly [in the configuration pictured above], I rather think that's a mock-up lashed together with bits and bobs... For what purpose? Raising investment???
Equally, I've seen worse from the some of the bad end (is there a good end? ) of E-VTOL sector.