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It may seem strange, but at the end of the twentieth century China excelled in creating light and medium-sized unmanned aerial vehicles, and this superiority is still notable. Having learned the lessons from the use of Israeli drones in Lebanon, the Chinese military considered them an inexpensive and highly effective means of armed struggle which, if used correctly, could have a noticeable impact on the course of military actions even when confronted with a technologically advanced enemy.
Significant progress in this direction is associated with close Sino-Israeli cooperation and the ability to copy the control, video recording and data transmission systems installed on Israeli drones. In the 1980s, Israel achieved great success in building drones..
China's access to Israeli technology was made possible in the early 1980s after the Chinese leadership began making harsh anti-Soviet statements and providing significant military and financial support to the Afghan mujahideen. Therefore, Western countries began to consider China as a potential ally in the event of a military conflict with the Soviet Union. To modernize the Chinese army, equipped with Soviet-style equipment and weapons, a number of European and Western companies began military-technical cooperation with the Republic of China. As a result, Chinese developers gained access to modern “dual-use products” of that time: avionics, turboprops, communications and remote control. . In addition to purchasing components, China has obtained licenses to produce guided aircraft missiles, radars, aircraft and helicopters.
Military-technical cooperation of the Republic of China with Western countries, which ceased in 1989, significantly increased the technological level of the Chinese defense industry and made it possible to proceed with the modernization of the army using modern equipment.
ASN-105 and ASN-206 UAVs in the final assembly workshop at 365 . Research Institute
Unmanned aerial vehicles ASN-206, ASN-207, ASN-209
One of the most striking examples of Sino-Israeli cooperation is the ASN-206, which was jointly designed by 365 Research Institute and the Israeli company Tadiran and which helped create the airborne equipment and ground control station. ASN-206 received a digital aircraft surveillance and control system, an integrated radio system and advanced flight control equipment. The development of the ASN-206 continued from 1987 to 1994. In 1996 the UAV was presented at the International Air Show in Zhuhai, which was a surprise for most foreign experts. Before that, it was believed that China was not able to independently create devices of this class.
Depending on the mission, different variants of the ASN-206 can be equipped with an array of high-resolution monochrome cameras, each interchangeable with an infrared camera.
In newer versions, it is equipped with a system of electronic reconnaissance, surveillance and laser target identification. The received information can be sent to the ground station in real time. The aircraft can be equipped with a JN-1102 jamming station operating in the frequency range of up to 500MHz. The JN-1102 automatically scans the air and creates noise interference with enemy radio stations.
Further development of the ASN-206 was the ASN-207 (also known as WZ-6), which was commissioned in 1999. It has a take-off weight of 480 kg, a length of 4.5 m and a wingspan of 9 m. The maximum speed is 190 km / h. Flight ceiling - 6000 m. Payload - 100 kg. Flight time - 16 hours. Range - 600 km.
Like the previous model, the ASN-207 carries integrated day and night optoelectronic equipment mounted on a rotating fixed platform, a target designator and a laser rangefinder. Due to the propagation of a high-frequency digital signal within the aviation field a repeater known as TKJ-226 is used to control the UAV at its maximum range.
In the XXI century appeared photos of the modification of the ASN-207 with a mushroom-shaped radar antenna, which is used with an optoelectronic monitoring system. Several sources state that this model of the aircraft received the designation BZK-006. The characteristics and purpose of the radar are unknown, but most likely it is designed for reconnaissance in conditions of poor visibility.
The flight of BZK-006 is constantly monitored by two operators located in the mobile equipment room. One is responsible for the position of the aircraft in the air and the other is gathering intelligence to suppress enemy radio networks operating in the VHF range, the RCT164 antenna was designed instead of a crow's-nest dome and at an air show in Zhuhai in 2010 the modification known as DCK-006 was demonstrated. Under the wing of the plane there are suspension units on which four small laser-guided missiles can be placed.
ASN-209
The artillery reconnaissance units of the People's Liberation Army of China are currently widely equipped with JWP01 and JWP02 unmanned aircraft, specially designed to correct artillery fire. The ASN-209 occupies the middle position in weight and size between the ASN-206 and the ASN-207 for ground-based battlefield monitoring, search and tracking of ground targets, artillery fire control and border patrols.
From the beginning it was intended for export operations. With a useful payload of 50 kg, the aircraft can operate at a distance of 200 km from the control station, and stay in the air for 10 hours. The maximum altitude is 5000 m. The unit consists of two ASN-209 air vehicles with a launch ramp, a control center and support facilities.
In 2011 the ASN-209 was presented to potential buyers, and already in 2012 a contract was concluded with Egypt for the supply of 18 UAVs. One of the terms of the deal was the transfer of Chinese technology and assistance in establishing the production of drones in Egyptian companies.
Thus, it can be said that in a fairly short period of time, China has transformed from an importer of technologies and design into an exporter of drones that is fully competitive in the global arms market.
Light UAV ASN-15 and ASN-217
Since the mid-nineties on the basis of Israeli technology, 365 Research Institute has developed a light-class UAV ASN-15 designed for close optical reconnaissance. The drone entered service with the Land Forces of the People's Liberation Army in 1997 and was shown to the public in 2000.
JWS01 and ASN-301 ammunition
In 1995 the Chinese army acquired Israeli "kamikaze drones" of the IAI Harpy family. The first models of "killer drones" of this family were created at the end of the 80s, and many new modifications appeared in the future. This was one of the first 'Ammunition Barrages' projects to be implemented in practice. The Israel Aerospace Industries has succeeded in creating a small and relatively inexpensive UAV capable of reconnaissance and striking air defense systems. Subsequently, "Harpy" was produced in the kill-only version and surveillance missions were assigned to other unmanned aerial vehicles.
In 2004, China expressed its intention to conclude another contract for the supply of a new batch of Hapry-2 aircraft and to modernize the already sold UAVs. The United States opposed and an international scandal erupted. However, Chinese industry has reached the point where it has become possible to create such products on its own. The Chinese version of Harpy is designated JWS01. It is generally similar to the product of the Israeli company IAI, but has a number of differences. For Chinese munitions intended for the destruction of air defense systems, there are two interchangeable detectors operating in different frequency bands, which significantly expands the range of potential targets. JWS01 after launch is completely autonomous and performs the flight according to a pre-programmed program.
Finally, it can be said that in 1980-1990 a reserve was created in the Republic of China, which made it possible to fully equip the Chinese Liberation Army with light and medium-class unmanned aerial vehicles. Moreover, Chinese UAV manufacturers are jostling in the international market with Israeli and American companies that previously occupied a dominant position in this sector.
Source: different sources
https://www.uscc.gov/files/000612
Significant progress in this direction is associated with close Sino-Israeli cooperation and the ability to copy the control, video recording and data transmission systems installed on Israeli drones. In the 1980s, Israel achieved great success in building drones..
China's access to Israeli technology was made possible in the early 1980s after the Chinese leadership began making harsh anti-Soviet statements and providing significant military and financial support to the Afghan mujahideen. Therefore, Western countries began to consider China as a potential ally in the event of a military conflict with the Soviet Union. To modernize the Chinese army, equipped with Soviet-style equipment and weapons, a number of European and Western companies began military-technical cooperation with the Republic of China. As a result, Chinese developers gained access to modern “dual-use products” of that time: avionics, turboprops, communications and remote control. . In addition to purchasing components, China has obtained licenses to produce guided aircraft missiles, radars, aircraft and helicopters.
Military-technical cooperation of the Republic of China with Western countries, which ceased in 1989, significantly increased the technological level of the Chinese defense industry and made it possible to proceed with the modernization of the army using modern equipment.
ASN-105 and ASN-206 UAVs in the final assembly workshop at 365 . Research Institute
Unmanned aerial vehicles ASN-206, ASN-207, ASN-209
One of the most striking examples of Sino-Israeli cooperation is the ASN-206, which was jointly designed by 365 Research Institute and the Israeli company Tadiran and which helped create the airborne equipment and ground control station. ASN-206 received a digital aircraft surveillance and control system, an integrated radio system and advanced flight control equipment. The development of the ASN-206 continued from 1987 to 1994. In 1996 the UAV was presented at the International Air Show in Zhuhai, which was a surprise for most foreign experts. Before that, it was believed that China was not able to independently create devices of this class.
Depending on the mission, different variants of the ASN-206 can be equipped with an array of high-resolution monochrome cameras, each interchangeable with an infrared camera.
In newer versions, it is equipped with a system of electronic reconnaissance, surveillance and laser target identification. The received information can be sent to the ground station in real time. The aircraft can be equipped with a JN-1102 jamming station operating in the frequency range of up to 500MHz. The JN-1102 automatically scans the air and creates noise interference with enemy radio stations.
Further development of the ASN-206 was the ASN-207 (also known as WZ-6), which was commissioned in 1999. It has a take-off weight of 480 kg, a length of 4.5 m and a wingspan of 9 m. The maximum speed is 190 km / h. Flight ceiling - 6000 m. Payload - 100 kg. Flight time - 16 hours. Range - 600 km.
Like the previous model, the ASN-207 carries integrated day and night optoelectronic equipment mounted on a rotating fixed platform, a target designator and a laser rangefinder. Due to the propagation of a high-frequency digital signal within the aviation field a repeater known as TKJ-226 is used to control the UAV at its maximum range.
In the XXI century appeared photos of the modification of the ASN-207 with a mushroom-shaped radar antenna, which is used with an optoelectronic monitoring system. Several sources state that this model of the aircraft received the designation BZK-006. The characteristics and purpose of the radar are unknown, but most likely it is designed for reconnaissance in conditions of poor visibility.
The flight of BZK-006 is constantly monitored by two operators located in the mobile equipment room. One is responsible for the position of the aircraft in the air and the other is gathering intelligence to suppress enemy radio networks operating in the VHF range, the RCT164 antenna was designed instead of a crow's-nest dome and at an air show in Zhuhai in 2010 the modification known as DCK-006 was demonstrated. Under the wing of the plane there are suspension units on which four small laser-guided missiles can be placed.
ASN-209
The artillery reconnaissance units of the People's Liberation Army of China are currently widely equipped with JWP01 and JWP02 unmanned aircraft, specially designed to correct artillery fire. The ASN-209 occupies the middle position in weight and size between the ASN-206 and the ASN-207 for ground-based battlefield monitoring, search and tracking of ground targets, artillery fire control and border patrols.
From the beginning it was intended for export operations. With a useful payload of 50 kg, the aircraft can operate at a distance of 200 km from the control station, and stay in the air for 10 hours. The maximum altitude is 5000 m. The unit consists of two ASN-209 air vehicles with a launch ramp, a control center and support facilities.
In 2011 the ASN-209 was presented to potential buyers, and already in 2012 a contract was concluded with Egypt for the supply of 18 UAVs. One of the terms of the deal was the transfer of Chinese technology and assistance in establishing the production of drones in Egyptian companies.
Thus, it can be said that in a fairly short period of time, China has transformed from an importer of technologies and design into an exporter of drones that is fully competitive in the global arms market.
Light UAV ASN-15 and ASN-217
Since the mid-nineties on the basis of Israeli technology, 365 Research Institute has developed a light-class UAV ASN-15 designed for close optical reconnaissance. The drone entered service with the Land Forces of the People's Liberation Army in 1997 and was shown to the public in 2000.
JWS01 and ASN-301 ammunition
In 1995 the Chinese army acquired Israeli "kamikaze drones" of the IAI Harpy family. The first models of "killer drones" of this family were created at the end of the 80s, and many new modifications appeared in the future. This was one of the first 'Ammunition Barrages' projects to be implemented in practice. The Israel Aerospace Industries has succeeded in creating a small and relatively inexpensive UAV capable of reconnaissance and striking air defense systems. Subsequently, "Harpy" was produced in the kill-only version and surveillance missions were assigned to other unmanned aerial vehicles.
In 2004, China expressed its intention to conclude another contract for the supply of a new batch of Hapry-2 aircraft and to modernize the already sold UAVs. The United States opposed and an international scandal erupted. However, Chinese industry has reached the point where it has become possible to create such products on its own. The Chinese version of Harpy is designated JWS01. It is generally similar to the product of the Israeli company IAI, but has a number of differences. For Chinese munitions intended for the destruction of air defense systems, there are two interchangeable detectors operating in different frequency bands, which significantly expands the range of potential targets. JWS01 after launch is completely autonomous and performs the flight according to a pre-programmed program.
Finally, it can be said that in 1980-1990 a reserve was created in the Republic of China, which made it possible to fully equip the Chinese Liberation Army with light and medium-class unmanned aerial vehicles. Moreover, Chinese UAV manufacturers are jostling in the international market with Israeli and American companies that previously occupied a dominant position in this sector.
Source: different sources
https://www.uscc.gov/files/000612
