Name: | CAIG Wing Loong II | CAIG Wing Loong |
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Type: | Medium-altitude long-endurance | Medium-altitude long-endurance |
Origin: | China | China |
Produced: | 2015 | 2009 |
Unit cost: | - | - |
Full description: | Description, operators | Description, operators |
CAIG Wing Loong II and CAIG Wing Loong
CAIG Wing Loong II is the second version of an unmanned combat aerial vehicle under the same name, with number I. It was first introduced in 2015 during Aviation Expo China in Beijing. The machine is able to achieve a long strike with a satellite link.
The CAIG Wing Loong can be also called the Chengdu Pterodactyl I. It's a Medium-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned combat aerial vehicle. It was developed in People's Republic of China by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group. The general idea of its creators was to provide a vehicle, that can be used as a surveillance and aerial reconnaissance platform.
Specifications
Range: | 4,000 km (2,500 mi) | |
Max speed: | 370 km/h | 280 km/h |
Service ceiling: | 9,900 m | 5,000 m |
Weight empty: | ||
Weight max: | 4,200 kg (9,259 lb) | |
Armament: | Bombs: FT-10, FT-9, FT-7, GB7, GB4. Missiles: BRM1, AKD-10, BA-7. Up to 480 kg. | Air-to-surface weapons - 200kg |
Range
Dimensions
Length: | 11 m | 9 m |
Width: | 20.5 m | 14 m |
Height: | 4.1 m | 2.77 m |
Images
CAIG Wing Loong II
CAIG Wing Loong