AIRMEDIOACTIVE
Wing Loong II / III
DESCRIPCIÓN DEL SISTEMA
The Wing Loong II (Wing Loong 2) is China's primary MALE combat UAV, developed by AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Design Institute as a direct competitor to the American MQ-9 Reaper. It carries 480 kg of weapons across 6 hardpoints and has been widely exported to Middle Eastern and African countries. The Wing Loong III is an upcoming enlarged variant with greater payload and endurance.
VER TAMAÑO COMPLETO
Wing Loong II / III - AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
VENTAJAS
- Proven in combat by multiple operators in Libya, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq
- No ITAR restrictions enable unrestricted export and weapons loading
- Cost competitive vs. Western MALE UAVs
- Satellite communication for beyond-line-of-sight operations
- Multiple warhead and weapons options for mission flexibility
DESVENTAJAS
- Smaller payload than MQ-9 Reaper (480 vs 1,700 kg)
- Less capable sensor suite than US counterparts
- Dependence on Chinese ground control and support infrastructure
- Combat losses in Libya raised questions about vulnerability to SHORAD
ESPECIFICACIONES TÉCNICAS
CREW0 (Unmanned)
LENGTH11 M
WEIGHT4,200 Kg MTOW
CEILING29,000 Ft
PAYLOAD480 Kg
ARMAMENTAR-1 ATGMs, FT-7/9 Small Glide Bombs, SD-10 Short-Range AAMs
WINGSPAN20.5 M
ENDURANCE20+ Hours
MAX SPEED340 Km/H
HARDPOINTS6
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