China has created an unmanned flying submarine to counter aircraft carrier defense systems

Chinese experts have developed an underwater air vehicle that can evade sonar and radar.

What we know

The drone was developed by engineers at Nanjing University of Aeronautics. The device can move alternately through the air and underwater.

Scientists first began working on such solutions nearly 100 years ago. Experts now have access to modern components that solve a number of the difficulties faced by the creators of such devices.

Scientists first began working on such solutions nearly 100 years ago.

Chinese professor Ji Wanfeng says the new drone will make it possible to disrupt the defense systems of enemy aircraft carriers simply and quickly. The drone can dive underwater to avoid radar. When detected by sonar, the drone dives out and rises into the air. According to the professor, the simultaneous use of several such drones could overwhelm the computer systems of aircraft carriers.

The flying submarine, as strange as such a designation may sound, is equipped with a cushion at the bottom. By filling it, you can control the dive level of the drone. After surfacing, there may be problems with takeoff. The Chinese specialists were able to solve this problem by creating an advanced control system by which the drone glides on the waves before takeoff.

Source: SCMP

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