Wing Loong II / III
Type: uav
Domain: air
Country of Origin: China
Manufacturer: AVIC (Aviation Industry Corporation of China)
Overview
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.
Technical Specifications
| crew | 0 (unmanned) |
|---|---|
| length | 11 m |
| weight | 4,200 kg MTOW |
| ceiling | 29,000 ft |
| payload | 480 kg |
| armament | AR-1 ATGMs, FT-7/9 small glide bombs, SD-10 short-range AAMs |
| wingspan | 20.5 m |
| endurance | 20+ hours |
| max_speed | 340 km/h |
| hardpoints | 6 |
Operators
- China
- UAE
- Saudi Arabia
- Egypt
- Pakistan
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