CASC CH-4 / Wing Loong UCAV
Type: ucav
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: CASC (China Aerospace Science & Technology)
Overview
Chinese armed UAVs operated by various Libyan factions providing ISR and strike capability. CH-4 and Wing Loong extensively used in Libyan Civil War by LNA forces. Features persistent surveillance, precision-guided munitions. Combat-proven in Libya demonstrating effectiveness but also vulnerabilities to air defenses. Central to Libyan operations intelligence gathering and strikes.
Technical Specifications
| payload | 480 kg |
|---|---|
| sensors | EO/IR turret, SAR radar option |
| armament | AR-1/AR-2 laser-guided missiles, FT-series PGMs |
| wingspan | 20.5 m (Wing Loong II) |
| endurance | 30+ hours (Wing Loong II) |
| max_speed | 340 km/h |
| max_altitude | 9,000 m |
| range_datalink | ~1,500 km |
Operators
- Libya
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