Wing Loong II
Type: Combat UAV (UCAV)
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
First Deployed: 2021
Overview
Medium-altitude long-endurance UCAV acquired from Chengdu Aircraft Corporation, China. Provides Nigerian Air Force with persistent surveillance and precision strike capability for counter-insurgency operations. Armed with AR-1/AR-2 laser-guided missiles.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 (GCS) |
|---|---|
| engine | CASC WJ-9 turboprop, 480 shp |
| length_m | 11 |
| range_km | 6000 |
| weight_kg | 4200 |
| hardpoints | 6 |
| payload_kg | 480 |
| wingspan_m | 20.5 |
| endurance_h | 32 |
| max_speed_kmh | 370 |
| service_ceiling_m | 9000 |
Operators
- Nigeria
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