Tuesday, November 27, 2012

China`s New Drones Look American

A simulation attack sequence of the CH-4 (Rainbow-4) UAV at the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation pavilion at the Zhuhai Air Show, Nov. 13, 2012. PHOTO BY: Michael Standaert

China Rolls Out UAVs That Look Similar To U.S. Counterparts -- Daily Tech

The Chinese military establishment has long copied military hardware from other parts of the world, including the U.S. Some Chinese military drones have been seen at China's Zhuhai air show in model form.

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation built the CH-4 and it’s clear that the U.S. Reaper drone heavily influenced its design. The CH-4 has a claimed endurance of 30 hours and can travel nearly 2,000 miles at altitudes of up to 5 miles.

Another drone on display is built by Chengdu Aircraft Design is called the Wing Loong, and it also resembles the Reaper according to reports.

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More News On China`s Drone Developments

China’s Unmanned Aircraft Evolve from Figment to Reality -- Defense News
Airshow China 2012: New UAV designs unveiled -- Shepard
Attack Helicopters, MALE UAV Debut at Airshow China -- AIN Online
AIRSHOW CHINA: VIDEO - Wing Loong MALE UAV makes public debut -- Flight Global
China to unveil low-cost drone -- FOX News
China Drone Maker Expects to Double Sales on Islands Dispute
-- Bloomberg
China's cut-price drones attract Asian and African buyers -- Register
China unveils new drones aimed at buyers in developing countries -- Global Post
Stage set for drone chess match in Asia-Pacific -- Global Post
China might be testing armed drones -- Foreign Policy

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