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China's new reconnaissance drone spotted taking debut flight
WZ-8 is expected to soar three times the speed of sound, reach altitudes of some 30 kilometresAnadolu Agency
April 20, 2024
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WZ-8's deployment is expected to bolster China's intelligence-gathering efforts. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY
ISTANBUL: A new Chinese high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle (UAV) was spotted on Friday in the air making its debut flight.
The WZ-8 drone aircraft reportedly flew three times the speed of sound and can reach altitudes of approximately 30 kilometres (18.6 miles).
The blog of Defence Blog magazine sighted the WZ-8 positioned beneath a Xian H-6 bomber, signalling that it requires assistance from carrier aircraft to initiate flight.
The WZ-8's deployment is expected to bolster China's intelligence-gathering efforts, with a focus on South Asian regions, notably Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan.
The drone is also expected to enhance China's strategic capabilities in regions where conventional surveillance methods may falter.
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China's new reconnaissance drone spotted taking debut flight | The Express Tribune
WZ-8 is expected to soar three times the speed of sound, reach altitudes of some 30 kilometres