Algeria bought $145 million worth of drones from China3 September, 17:29
Algeria has signed a contract to supply WJ-700 high-flying high-speed uncrewed aerial vehicles. According to unconfirmed data, Algeria will receive four WJ-700 ATS, and the transaction amount will be 145 million dollars. The cost of one ATS is estimated at 35 million dollars.
Algeria bought $145 million worth of drones from China
The cost of one ATS is estimated at 35 million dollars.
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With a maximum take-off weight of 3.5 tonnes and the ability to stay in the air for up to 20 hours, the WJ-700 is capable of carrying out reconnaissance, surveillance and early warning missions, as well as precision strikes on land and sea targets.
Powered by a jet engine, it has a top speed of 700km/h (435mph) and can fly at altitudes of up to 12,000 metres (39,000 feet).
China’s high-speed, armed reconnaissance drone completes maiden flight
WJ-700 takes to the skies at an undisclosed location two years after appearing as a prototype at Airshow China.
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