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WZ-7
The Guizhou WZ-7 Soaring Dragon () is a high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) from the People's Republic of China. The design uses a unique joined-wing design. The primary mission is expected to be aerial reconnaissance, but it may also be fitted to provide targeting data for anti-ship ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. Development The WZ-7 was designed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group and constructed by the Guizhou Aircraft Industry Corporation. A model appeared at the 2006 China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition. The first flight has not occurred as of 2011. The drone conducted radar cross-section testing. The WZ-7 entered serial production in 2015 to 2016. A complete redesign of WZ-7 was observed in 2020 with the Chinese Air Force roundel. The redesign featured V-tails, a different engine nozzle with the WS-13 turbofan engine, and changes to the ventral fin and the sail structure. The WZ-7 UAV was officially unveiled by the mi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zhuhai Airshow
China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (), also known as the Airshow China () or Zhuhai Airshow (), is the largest airshow and aerospace trade expo in China. It has been held in even years in Zhuhai, Guangdong since 1996. History 1996 The first Airshow China was held from 5 to 10 November 1996. Performances included: * Su-27 cobra * Il-78 aerial refueling * British "Golden Dream" aerobatic team * "World Aerobatics Grand Prix" 1998 The second Airshow China was held from 15 to 22 November 1998. Performances included: * People's Liberation Army Air Force " August 1st" * Russian Knights * Canadian "Northern Lights" (later as Northern Lights Combat Air Support and now Lortie Aviation Inc.) using the Extra 300L * British "Golden Dream" aerobatic team * Russian Gromov Flight Research Institute cobra and aerial refueling 2000 The third Airshow China was held from 6 to 12 November 2000. Performances included: *Kamov Ka-50 * Sukhoi Su-30MK * People's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
