GJ-11 Sharp Sword
Type: Surveillance UAV
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
Overview
The GJ-11 Sharp Sword (Lijian) is China's stealth flying-wing combat UCAV developed by AVIC. Originally unveiled as a demonstrator, the GJ-11 has entered limited production and represents China's most advanced stealthy unmanned combat aircraft. It is designed for penetrating missions against heavily defended targets, leveraging its flying-wing low-observable design to survive in contested airspace.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 (unmanned) |
|---|---|
| range | 4,000+ km estimated |
| engine | 1× WS-13 or similar turbofan |
| length | 14 m estimated |
| payload | 2,000+ kg internal weapons |
| stealth | Flying-wing low-observable design |
| wingspan | 14 m estimated |
| max_speed | High subsonic |
Operators
- China
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