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Zhuhai "Airshow China 2016"

It would be awesome if those swarm UAV can be launched from a single box launcher.
I am sure they have a system, similar to Harpy.

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Heavily armed CASC CH-5 UAV makes public debut

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CASC showcased its latest CH-5 with four AR-1 and four AR-2 guided anti-armour weapons as underwing stores on each wing at Airshow China 2016, giving it an impressive 16-missile arsenal. Source: IHS/Kelvin Wong
Key Points
  • CASC has showcased its latest and most capable armed reconnaissance UAV
  • Designated the CH-5, the air vehicle is the company's largest unmanned platform to date, and can carry as many as 16 air-to-ground weapons
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) used Airshow China 2016, held in Zhuhai from 1-6 November, to show a prototype of its Cai Hong 5 (Rainbow 5, or CH-5) strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the public for the first time since its maiden flight in August 2015.

According to the latest specifications briefed to IHS Jane's by a senior CASC official on 6 November, the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) CH-5 features a lightweight all-composite airframe structure that is 11 m long and has a wingspan of 21 m. The air vehicle has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 3,300 kg and can carry a 1,200 kg payload, with an internal mission bay capacity of 200 kg and the remainder provisioned for underwing stores.

CASC has specified an operating range of up to 250 km via line-of-sight datalink, although this can be extended to 2,000 km when satellite communication (SATCOM) protocols are employed. It is also capable of autonomous flight using pre-programmed waypoint navigation, with taxiing, take-off, and landing manoeuvres also fully automated.

While the senior official cannot be identified due to strict media engagement policies, he nevertheless revealed that the CH-5 is equipped with a 330 hp heavy-fuel engine (HFE) that provides it with an operating endurance of up to 60 hours with high reliability, although this can be substituted with a 300 hp gasoline engine that offers up to 39 hours of endurance. Yan added that the HFE option enables the CH-5 to achieve a loiter speed of 180-220 km/h and a maximum speed in excess of 300 km/h, with a service ceiling of 30,000 ft (7,000 m).

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CASC showcased the export variant CH-4 armed reconnaissance UAV at the 2014 iteration of Airshow China. The air vehicle is to complement its latest CH-5 in a combined operating environment. (IHS/Kelvin Wong)
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CASC's CH-5 strike-capable UAV made its inaugural public appearance at Airshow China 2016. The existence of the company's latest and most capable air vehicle was first revealed by Chinese broadcaster CCTV in an August 2015 news clip. (IHS/Kelvin Wong)




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AVIC unveils Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance UAV

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AVIC unveiled a 'production-spec' version of the Wing Loong II strike-capable surveillance UAV for the first time in public since its soft launch at the Beijing Airshow in 2015. Source: IHS/Kelvin Wong
Chinese defence prime Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has unveiled its next-generation Wing Loong II strike-capable reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition, held in Zhuhai from 1-6 November.

Developed by its Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) business unit, which is also responsible for building the J-20 next-generation multirole fighter for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the existence of the Wing Loong II was first unveiled in company literature at the 2015 Beijing Air Show. However, the company took the opportunity to debut a "production ready" version of the air vehicle along with an array of compatible UAV-launched weapons in Zhuhai.

The Wing Loong II bears a strong resemblance to the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9 Reaper UAV, with its low-wing monoplane slender fuselage and empennage with a prominent V-tail and ventral fin. Like its US-made counterpart, each wing incorporates three underwing hardpoints for external stores.

IHS Jane's understands from AVIC that the UAV is constructed from advanced composites, with the latest official literature quoting an overall length of 11 m, a wingspan of 20.5 m, and a height of 4.1 m. This closely matches the Reaper's dimensions of 10.97 m (length), 20.12 m (wingspan), and 3.81 m (height).

However, despite being almost identical in appearance and size, the Wing Loong II falls short in terms of overall flight performance with a stated maximum speed of 370 km/h and service ceiling of 30,000 ft (9,000 m) compared with Reaper's 444 km/h and 50,000 ft. This is likely a result of the Chinese defence industry's documented deficiencies in aerospace propulsion technologies, forcing manufacturers to import foreign engines or rely on less capable indigenous systems.

The Wing Loong II nevertheless improves on the first-generation Wing Loong I platform with twice the payload capacity at 400 kg and significantly improved endurance of 32 hours.

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Heavily armed CASC CH-5 UAV makes public debut

1679452_-_main.jpg

CASC showcased its latest CH-5 with four AR-1 and four AR-2 guided anti-armour weapons as underwing stores on each wing at Airshow China 2016, giving it an impressive 16-missile arsenal. Source: IHS/Kelvin Wong
Key Points
  • CASC has showcased its latest and most capable armed reconnaissance UAV
  • Designated the CH-5, the air vehicle is the company's largest unmanned platform to date, and can carry as many as 16 air-to-ground weapons
China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (CASC) used Airshow China 2016, held in Zhuhai from 1-6 November, to show a prototype of its Cai Hong 5 (Rainbow 5, or CH-5) strike-capable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) to the public for the first time since its maiden flight in August 2015.

According to the latest specifications briefed to IHS Jane's by a senior CASC official on 6 November, the medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) CH-5 features a lightweight all-composite airframe structure that is 11 m long and has a wingspan of 21 m. The air vehicle has a maximum take-off weight (MTOW) of 3,300 kg and can carry a 1,200 kg payload, with an internal mission bay capacity of 200 kg and the remainder provisioned for underwing stores.

CASC has specified an operating range of up to 250 km via line-of-sight datalink, although this can be extended to 2,000 km when satellite communication (SATCOM) protocols are employed. It is also capable of autonomous flight using pre-programmed waypoint navigation, with taxiing, take-off, and landing manoeuvres also fully automated.

While the senior official cannot be identified due to strict media engagement policies, he nevertheless revealed that the CH-5 is equipped with a 330 hp heavy-fuel engine (HFE) that provides it with an operating endurance of up to 60 hours with high reliability, although this can be substituted with a 300 hp gasoline engine that offers up to 39 hours of endurance. Yan added that the HFE option enables the CH-5 to achieve a loiter speed of 180-220 km/h and a maximum speed in excess of 300 km/h, with a service ceiling of 30,000 ft (7,000 m).

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CASC showcased the export variant CH-4 armed reconnaissance UAV at the 2014 iteration of Airshow China. The air vehicle is to complement its latest CH-5 in a combined operating environment. (IHS/Kelvin Wong)
p1679453.jpg

CASC's CH-5 strike-capable UAV made its inaugural public appearance at Airshow China 2016. The existence of the company's latest and most capable air vehicle was first revealed by Chinese broadcaster CCTV in an August 2015 news clip. (IHS/Kelvin Wong)




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AVIC unveils Wing Loong II armed reconnaissance UAV

1679456_-_main.jpg

AVIC unveiled a 'production-spec' version of the Wing Loong II strike-capable surveillance UAV for the first time in public since its soft launch at the Beijing Airshow in 2015. Source: IHS/Kelvin Wong
Chinese defence prime Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) has unveiled its next-generation Wing Loong II strike-capable reconnaissance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) at the Airshow China 2016 exhibition, held in Zhuhai from 1-6 November.

Developed by its Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (CAC) business unit, which is also responsible for building the J-20 next-generation multirole fighter for the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the existence of the Wing Loong II was first unveiled in company literature at the 2015 Beijing Air Show. However, the company took the opportunity to debut a "production ready" version of the air vehicle along with an array of compatible UAV-launched weapons in Zhuhai.

The Wing Loong II bears a strong resemblance to the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc MQ-9 Reaper UAV, with its low-wing monoplane slender fuselage and empennage with a prominent V-tail and ventral fin. Like its US-made counterpart, each wing incorporates three underwing hardpoints for external stores.

IHS Jane's understands from AVIC that the UAV is constructed from advanced composites, with the latest official literature quoting an overall length of 11 m, a wingspan of 20.5 m, and a height of 4.1 m. This closely matches the Reaper's dimensions of 10.97 m (length), 20.12 m (wingspan), and 3.81 m (height).

However, despite being almost identical in appearance and size, the Wing Loong II falls short in terms of overall flight performance with a stated maximum speed of 370 km/h and service ceiling of 30,000 ft (9,000 m) compared with Reaper's 444 km/h and 50,000 ft. This is likely a result of the Chinese defence industry's documented deficiencies in aerospace propulsion technologies, forcing manufacturers to import foreign engines or rely on less capable indigenous systems.

The Wing Loong II nevertheless improves on the first-generation Wing Loong I platform with twice the payload capacity at 400 kg and significantly improved endurance of 32 hours.

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Any news about Pakistan buying these???
 
At Zhuhai AirShow China 2016, China South Industries Group unveils its new light 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle named CS/VN11 in APC (armoured personnel carrier) configuration. The layout of the vehicle is conventional with the engine at the front, driver and commander in the middle and troops compartment at the rear. Read full article at this linkhttp://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2016…/index.php

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At Zhuhai AirShow China 2016, China South Industries Group unveils its new light 4x4 wheeled armoured vehicle named CS/VN11 in APC (armoured personnel carrier) configuration. The layout of the vehicle is conventional with the engine at the front, driver and commander in the middle and troops compartment at the rear. Read full article at this linkhttp://www.armyrecognition.com/airshow_china_2016…/index.php

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Another variant of Chinese mengshi. :enjoy:
 
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