Caihong CH-7 stealth drone
The 14th Airshow China International Air Show will be held in Zhuhai, China's southern province of Guangdong. 8 by 13 November. Considering, that combat drones show their high efficiency in military conflicts, Chinese engineers pay special attention to the development of the latest UAVs for various applications. The exhibition presents several types of modern drones at once, including the line of Caihong drones manufactured by China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp. (HELMET), which is one of the world leaders in the design and production of unmanned aerial vehicles.
Of great interest to visitors to the air show is the latest stealth drone Caihong CH-7, the prototype of which, after a significant modernization, CASC will present to the public for the first time. Shi Wen, chief engineer of the company, told the Chinese edition of Global Times, what is a combat drone, the first sample of which was released in 2018 year, was significantly upgraded based on flight tests and military recommendations.
Modified UAV received a wingspan 26 m, What's on 4 meters more, than the first model. Now the drone is able to reach the maximum flight altitude in 15 kilometers, Unlike 10-13 km, which his predecessor could climb. The maximum takeoff weight of the drone is ten tons., which is also much more, than the previous CH-7 so-called zero version. In the modified version, the UAV received a higher degree of protection against enemy air defense detection.
New type of CH-7 capable of flying higher and staying in the air longer, conducting round-the-clock reconnaissance and monitoring in especially dangerous conditions. It is also capable of carrying more missiles and other precision-guided weapons, a spokesman for the developer told the Chinese publication..
In addition to the upgraded CH-7, Chinese drone manufacturer will present a modified version of the medium-class Caihong CH-5 UAV at the inset, which is already exported to many countries and is used in real combat conditions. This drone is designed for flights in the coastal zone, control of coastal and sea targets and strikes against them, including in difficult weather conditions. Now this UAV is capable of dropping sonar buoys into the sea, designed to detect submarines. According to experts, in joint operations with anti-submarine aircraft and ships, it can become a "submarine hunter" with enhanced capabilities.
In addition to military applications, Caihong's line of drones are being used for civilian surface monitoring over large areas, said a representative of the manufacturer. Author:Alexander Grigoriev Photos used:HELMET
