First Chinese "stealth" drone 'ready' for test flight
The Chinese military is making preparations for the inaugural flight test of its newly designed unmanned combat vehicle, bringing the Asian powerhouse into the stealth technology race, Chinese media report.
China’s first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), known as the Lijian ('sharp sword'), is designed jointly by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group and Shenyang Aviation Corporation. The project was launched in 2009 and the drone's first ground test was conducted on December 13 last year.
The Lijian, which makes China the third country to possess stealth drone capabilities, is now ready for flight testing, China Aviation News reported on Friday.
The Chinese UAV is designed for use by the PLA Air Force and Navy Air Force for combat missions, China Aviation News reported. It may also be used for tracking and reconnaissance along China’s lengthy and occasionally contentious border.
Beijing’s ambitious efforts at developing its drone capabilities have not escaped the attention of Taiwan, which has quarreled with Beijing in the past over questions of sovereignty and national identity.
“Taiwan should be concerned about China’s development of large numbers of sophisticated military UAVs,” Ian Easton, a research fellow at the Project 2049 Institute, told the Taipei Times.
China’s stealth drone is third such unmanned combat vehicle in existence, after the X-47 designed by the United States, and the nEUROn, a collaborative effort of various EU companies.
The nEUROn was launched in 2005 following an order by the French Defense Procurement Agency. The program is a collaborative effort between French, Italian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek and Swiss defense companies.
The US Pentagon’s X-47 stealth drone, designed by Northrop Grumman, began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program, and is now part of the US Navy's UCAS-D (Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration) program. The X-47 is still undergoing flight testing.
The unveiling of the prototype places the People’s Republic of China ahead of several nations in the development of stealth drone technology.
India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Sweden and Russia also have their own stealth UAV programs.
Does China have a stealth drone? (Foreign Policy)
Article: RT | Pictures: Kienthuc.net.vn/ Google Blogspot
China’s first unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), known as the Lijian ('sharp sword'), is designed jointly by the Hongdu Aviation Industry Group and Shenyang Aviation Corporation. The project was launched in 2009 and the drone's first ground test was conducted on December 13 last year.
The Lijian, which makes China the third country to possess stealth drone capabilities, is now ready for flight testing, China Aviation News reported on Friday.
The Chinese UAV is designed for use by the PLA Air Force and Navy Air Force for combat missions, China Aviation News reported. It may also be used for tracking and reconnaissance along China’s lengthy and occasionally contentious border.
Beijing’s ambitious efforts at developing its drone capabilities have not escaped the attention of Taiwan, which has quarreled with Beijing in the past over questions of sovereignty and national identity.
“Taiwan should be concerned about China’s development of large numbers of sophisticated military UAVs,” Ian Easton, a research fellow at the Project 2049 Institute, told the Taipei Times.
China’s stealth drone is third such unmanned combat vehicle in existence, after the X-47 designed by the United States, and the nEUROn, a collaborative effort of various EU companies.
The nEUROn was launched in 2005 following an order by the French Defense Procurement Agency. The program is a collaborative effort between French, Italian, Swedish, Spanish, Greek and Swiss defense companies.
The US Pentagon’s X-47 stealth drone, designed by Northrop Grumman, began as part of DARPA's J-UCAS program, and is now part of the US Navy's UCAS-D (Unmanned Combat Air System Demonstration) program. The X-47 is still undergoing flight testing.
The unveiling of the prototype places the People’s Republic of China ahead of several nations in the development of stealth drone technology.
India, Iran, Israel, Italy, Sweden and Russia also have their own stealth UAV programs.
Does China have a stealth drone? (Foreign Policy)
Article: RT | Pictures: Kienthuc.net.vn/ Google Blogspot
The film looks cute enough and is also based on a true story, but seems to play a tough subject of war
ReplyDeletefor a few laughs. The bank holidays in usa are of a
different nature. However, you will solely be able to do so for those who take your time to analysis what
is offered.
Feel free to visit my web-site trivago holidays
ugg outlet
ReplyDeletenike trainers
uggs on sale
coach outlet
uggs boots
louis vuitton outlet
chanel bags
michael kors handbags
tory burch sale
uggs for men
toms outlet
hollister co
ugg boots
michael kors outlet
christian louboutin outlet
louis vuitton handbags
ed hardy clothing
jordan concords
uggs on sale
michael kors outlet online
louis vuitton
michael kors outlet online
ugg outlet
coach factory outlet
coach outlet
oakley sunglasses
beats by dre
kobe bryant shoes
20151119yuanyuan
adidas outlet store
ReplyDeletemichael kors handbags
louis vuitton outlet
nike air max
nfl jerseys wholesale
adidas trainers
true religion shorts
tiffany outlet
nike running shoes
christian louboutin outlet
kate spade handbags
fake watches
kate spade handbags
gucci outlet
louis vuitton
true religion jeans
ray ban sunglasses outlet
jordan retro 3
christian louboutin outlet
michael kors handbags
hermes birkin bag
cheap jordan shoes
polo shirts
coach outlet
louis vuitton handbags
ralph lauren sale
adidas yeezy
christian louboutin outlet
jordan 3
timberland boots
michael kors outlet
ray ban
ghd hair straighteners
ray ban wayfarer
giuseppe zanotti sneakers
nike factory outlet
gucci handbags
ralph lauren outlet
air max 90
celine
20167.19wengdongdong
coach outlet
ReplyDeletechristian louboutin shoes
oakley sunglasses
juicy couture tracksuit
air max 90
cheap jordans
tiffany jewelry
cheap nike shoes
true religion outlet
coach outlet online coach factory outlet
20170222caihuali
Wow, What an Outstanding post. I found this too much informatics. It is what I was seeking for. I would like to recommend you that please keep sharing such type of info.If possible, Wondering where to go in 2019? things to do has ranked as the best include a remote, idyllic island, the design capital ...
ReplyDelete