Chinese UAV/UCAV development

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ougoah

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Hahaha looks like some have decided to give the satellite photographers something to see. Might be some deception going on or just a show of the already well know equipment to hint at the iceberg below the surface.

I see two flying wing drones of different sizes and one that looks new to us. Darker coloured one to the right of (going by the picture) the larger flying wing (sharp sword?).
 

Deino

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Hahaha looks like some have decided to give the satellite photographers something to see. Might be some deception going on or just a show of the already well know equipment to hint at the iceberg below the surface.

I see two flying wing drones of different sizes and one that looks new to us. Darker coloured one to the right of (going by the picture) the larger flying wing (sharp sword?).

Again my own layman's attempt ... and again as mentioned, corrections are welcome.

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AkelaFreedom

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WZ-8. I think it will be interesting.
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AkelaFreedom

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Wouldn't it have some kind of pyrotechnic fastener to remove the hooks during flight and preserve the aerodynamic shape?
Perhaps it is. There should also be a pair of additional accelerators under the wing, judging by the additional heat-resistant linings. But so far there is very little information and I drew based on what is.
 

Dfangsaur

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Perhaps it is. There should also be a pair of additional accelerators under the wing, judging by the additional heat-resistant linings. But so far there is very little information and I drew based on what is.
Yea that’s what I think as well. The internal fuel of the drone probably is not enough To support the range for its intended use.
 
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