GJ-11 (stealth drone)

2021: Announcement of a stealth drone developing a speed of 1000 km/h

In early October 2021, the China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) introduced a stealth drone that flies at a speed of 1000 km/h. The demonstration of the novelty took place as part of the Airshow China 2021 exhibition.

The development of the GJ-11 stealth drone with an open weapon compartment began in 2013. The device is equipped with one turbofan engine, and the wing span reaches 14 m. The range of the GJ-11 is 4000 km, the maximum flight speed exceeds 1000 km/h. The presence of stealth technology in the drone allows it to remain unnoticed, the weapons compartment holds 4 ammunition, including precision bombs.

The Chinese introduced the stealth drone GJ-11, developing a speed of 1000 km/h

GJ-11 drones can take off from landing craft, and when approaching the enemy, they force him to shoot at false targets. Despite the fact that the device is large, it does not have enough power to destroy enemy objects. However, due to the use of fraudulent maneuvers, the enemy drone will lose some of its resources when trying to destroy the drone. The UAV functionality also includes the ability to send radio waves that can either plug the signal or be directed by an energy weapon.

At Airshow China 2021, the Chinese corporation also introduced other drones. Two drones of the WZ-7 were seen: one was located in the exhibition hall, and the other outside for public viewing. According to AVIC, this UAV is used to collect reconnaissance images of the aerodynamic configuration, as well as to perform tactical reconnaissance missions. Another drone, the WZ-8, can collect images of high-resolution objects even in carefully guarded areas, and provide valuable intelligence and information for all units to assess combat damage. Experts say that the presentation of such technologies indicates China's complete confidence in its world-class unmanned aerial vehicles.^[1]

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