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AOA and hello to all friends:
China has revealed its Newest male UAV BZK-005.
This MALE UAV, reportedly the BZK-005, was first seen in a video at the 2006 Zhuhai Airshow
Two examples of a hitherto unknown Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) were photographed at an airfield near Beijing in early October.
While there is no official background data or specifications relating to this UAV, it does bear a strong resemblance to another Chinese UAV that was revealed in an Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) video shown at the 2006 Zhuhai airshow.
A rare view of BZK-005 UAV in service with PLA Department of Chief Staff is shown here. BZK-005 was developed by BUAA and HAIG as a medium/high altitude long range reconnaissance UAV. It was unveiled briefly in an AVIC promotional video at the 2006 Zhuhai International Airshow. The UAV features a stealth optimized fuselage and twin tailfins tilted outwards to reduce RCS.
A large SATCOM antenna is thought to be installed inside the nose bulge, which provides live data transmission over thousands of kilometers. A small turret is installed underneath the nose housing the FLIR/CCD cameras. Those can be used for photo reconnaissance if needed. The UAV also features wings of a large wingspan and a fuel efficient poston engine, and is constructed using large amount of composite materials. These help to increase its range and cruising altitude, while reduce its RCS. Some specifications: cruising speed 150-180km/hr, service ceiling 8,000m, endurance 40hr, max TO weight <1,250kg,>150kg, TO distance <600m,>
Resource: http://www.janes.com/news/defence/jdw/jdw091015_2_n.shtml
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China has revealed its Newest male UAV BZK-005.
This MALE UAV, reportedly the BZK-005, was first seen in a video at the 2006 Zhuhai Airshow
Two examples of a hitherto unknown Chinese medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) were photographed at an airfield near Beijing in early October.
While there is no official background data or specifications relating to this UAV, it does bear a strong resemblance to another Chinese UAV that was revealed in an Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) video shown at the 2006 Zhuhai airshow.
A rare view of BZK-005 UAV in service with PLA Department of Chief Staff is shown here. BZK-005 was developed by BUAA and HAIG as a medium/high altitude long range reconnaissance UAV. It was unveiled briefly in an AVIC promotional video at the 2006 Zhuhai International Airshow. The UAV features a stealth optimized fuselage and twin tailfins tilted outwards to reduce RCS.
A large SATCOM antenna is thought to be installed inside the nose bulge, which provides live data transmission over thousands of kilometers. A small turret is installed underneath the nose housing the FLIR/CCD cameras. Those can be used for photo reconnaissance if needed. The UAV also features wings of a large wingspan and a fuel efficient poston engine, and is constructed using large amount of composite materials. These help to increase its range and cruising altitude, while reduce its RCS. Some specifications: cruising speed 150-180km/hr, service ceiling 8,000m, endurance 40hr, max TO weight <1,250kg,>150kg, TO distance <600m,>
Resource: http://www.janes.com/news/defence/jdw/jdw091015_2_n.shtml
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