Chinese UAV News & Discussions (Strictly)

[Dungeness]

https://twitter.com/x/status/929978812800040961

Not again! How many types of drones in similar category they have to spend money on? YL-2, CH-5, Yunying, now this!

 

[Zarvan]

Not again! How many types of drones in similar category they have to spend money on? YL-2, CH-5, Yunying, now this!

I have same question

 

[Dungeness]

I have same question

They may as well sell one of these designs to India and called it Rustom-3 and be done with it.

 

[JSCh]

Drone to soar on market: Expert

2017-04-05 08:51

China Daily Editor: Feng Shuang

China is the largest exporter of military drones today, and it is ready to place a new model on the international market.

The TYW-1, developed by Beihang University in Beijing, one of China's top institutes for science and technology, is an unmanned aircraft for reconnaissance and combat based on the BZK-005 high-altitude, long-range reconnaissance drone, which the university also developed.

The BZK-005 is widely used by the People's Liberation Army and has performed many operations, foreign media have reported.

The drone is to make its maiden flight in September and will be placed on the international market in 2018, according to Wang Jianping, deputy general manager and chief designer at Beihang Unmanned Aircraft System Technology.

The firm was set up by Beihang University, formerly known as Beijing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics, to develop and market drones.

"We aim to tap the markets in neighboring nations, as well as in Southeast Asia and the Middle East," Wang said in an exclusive interview.

This would be the first time a Chinese university sells large unmanned combat aircraft on the international market. Northwestern Polytechnical University in Xi'an, Shaanxi province, has sold small, unarmed military drones to foreign buyers.

The best-known Chinese military drones are the Wing Loong family, made by Aviation Industry Corp of China, and China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp's CH series.

CH drones have been sold to military users in more than 10 countries, while the Wing Loong II, which made its maiden flight in late February, has received the largest contract ever for a Chinese drone made for export.

Though facing competition, Wang said he has confidence in the TYW-1 because it is based on the BZK-005, which has proved itself with an outstanding service record.

"It's fair to say the BZK-005 is the best aerodynamic design in China, as it has the best lift-to-drag ratio of the drones of its kind," he said. Lift-to-drag ratio is a key indicator of an aircraft's capability.

"Taking advantage of the good design of the BZK-005, the TYW-1 will be able to fly for about 40 hours. With a maximum takeoff weight of 1,500kilograms, it will be capable of carrying six missiles or bombs with a total weight of 300 kg."

Another edge of the TYW-1 is its high level of automation. Wang said the drone can autonomously take off and land, and will be able to track a target and strike without manual control.

"It's very easy to learn how to operate this drone. It will take only a month to train an operator," he said.

The TYW-1 also will be an open and modular platform, which means it can use equipment and weapons developed not only by Chinese companies, but also by other nations, he added.

Wang Ya'nan, editor-in-chief of Aerospace Knowledge, said the TYW-1 will have bright market prospects for two key reasons.

"First, its predecessor, the BZK-005, has a good reputation in this field through its performance in actual operations," he said. "Second, the drone's modular design will give users a wide range of options when it comes to the procurement of equipment and weapons, enabling them to choose the most suitable products.

"In addition, its long endurance in the sky will be attractive to nations that must monitor vast territorial waters."

http://www.ecns.cn/military/2017/04-05/251997.shtml

@zestokryl

 

[Zarvan]

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Is it Armed Drone or not ?

 

[Deino]

Is it Armed Drone or not ?

This one is an armed development of the venerable BZK-005.

 

[JSCh]

Is it Armed Drone or not ?

I would think it was designed to be capable of carrying armament.

 

[HannibalBarca]

Seems evry private or not entities want their piece of the cake... Chinese Dronmania

 

[Zarvan]

This one is an armed development of the venerable BZK-005.

By the way this kind of Drone I mean this shape is it also called MALE Drone

 

[Deino]

By the way this kind of Drone I mean this shape is it also called MALE Drone

No, MALE is not a name but only an acronym for "Medium Altitude Long Endurance" with "medium" meaning an 10,000 to 30,000 feet in contrast to "High Altitude Long Endurance" = HALE and flying usually above 45,000 feet.

 

[lcloo]

More photo of Tian Ying drone of Chang Ying (CY) series. Tian Ying (TY) drone's marketing tone is dual use (military and civilian), with more emphasis on civilian agency customers.

 

[cirr]

'Cloud Shadow' high-altitude drone debuts at Dubai Air Show

2017-11-14 10:31 Global Times Editor: Li Yan

A Chinese-produced "Cloud Shadow" UAV debuts at the Dubai International Air Show. (Photo/Courtesy of AVIC)

The "Cloud Shadow", a high-altitude high-speed multifunction unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industrial (Group) Co, made its debut on Sunday at the ongoing Dubai International Air Show.

It is the first UAV, or drone, to be exported in the "shadow" series to meet international demand.

In a note sent to the Global Times on Monday, AVIC said the drone has an avionic flight control system, among other features.

With a high-end turbojet engine, the UAV has a cruising altitude higher than the range of most surface-to-air missiles and a speed much faster than the first generation of UAVs.

In a battle with medium intensity, the product can safely conduct fast and extensive intelligence gathering and long-distance precision land/sea attacks, the note said.

There are three types of "Cloud Shadow" UAVs, and the "Cloud Shadow 1", equipped with a high-altitude high-definition CCD camera and synthetic aperture radar (SAR), can capture more than 10,000 square kilometers of optical images per hour at an altitude of 13 kilometers.

The "Cloud Shadow 2", equipped with a full-band radar signal detector and a communication signal detector, can detect and locate all ground-based radar systems within 400 kilometers and all communication signals within 200 kilometers.

The "Cloud Shadow 3", equipped with an SAR as well as an advanced opto-electronic reconnaissance device, can work with multiple types of advanced assault weapons to launch high-altitude reconnaissance and attacks toward targets beyond 50 kilometers.

Since its founding in the late 1950s, the Chengdu branch has successively developed and produced thousands of J-5, J-7, JF-17 and J-10 fighters and exported more than 700 fighters.

AVIC said it will launch more products in the market in the future.

http://www.ecns.cn/business/2017/11-14/280826.shtml

 

[samsara]

When I searched for some info on Cloud Shadow, I came across this last year article by PopSci about that drone and others.

China's New Fleet Of Drones: Airshow Displays The Future Of Chinese Warbots And Swarms | Popular Science
https://www.popsci.com/chinas-new-f...ow-displays-future-chinese-warbots-and-swarms

Interestingly I spotted the article quoted a familiar persona in this forum too, SinoSoldier

No wonder this member is so diligent in asking questions, collecting info at PDF... so amazing for someone unattached who dislikes the Chinese leadership even the nation so much yet so eager to learn about the latest development there...

I say this because normally if one really dislikes something or some entity then he or she will usually pay no or just a little attention to that subject, just like my self... unless it's my job to be updated on that subject, then I have no choice but to do it.
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[ashok321]

http://www.defenseworld.net/news/21...TOL_Attack__Reconnaissance_Drone#.WgqonF1wbIU

China has revealed a high-speed vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) attack drone fitted with a unique eight rotor electrical engines.

The eight rotors enable the 170 Kg maximum-take-off-weight drone to achieve a top speed of 60kmph at an altitude of 3000 meters which is nearly twice of conventional VTOL drones equipped with four rotor engines.

Called A-Hawk, the drone is being displayed for the first time internationally at the Dubai Airshow currently underway. It caused quite a flutter among representatives of Middle Eastern and Western defence personnel and industry executives attending the biennial event. “I have never quite seen anything like this,” a representative of an Italian firm said.

Ning Zong, Chief Technology Officer of Beijing based X-Clouduav, the firm which developed the unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) told Defenseworld.net that drone can carry a payload of 65 kg and can stay in the air for 30 minutes. It can be fitted with both sensors and short-range missiles to identify and eliminate targets.

Its typical applications include attacking terrorists and their bases, safety of secure areas, suppressing firepower and targeted killings. Its civilian applications include tall building surveillance and cargo transportation over short distances.

Zong said the drone has an axis distance of 3470mm. Its structure was compact making it easy to transport and fast to unfold and deploy. The drone provide the convenience of VTOL system with the payload and speed that can come close to that fixed winged drones which are much more heavier and need complex piloting skills.

While X-Cloud has developed the drone, it is being marketed by China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation.

 

[wiseone2]

top speed of 60 kmph does not scare anyone on a battlefield