A new mysterious stealth drone with a "flying wing" aerodynamics has been spotted in China
Two weeks ago we wrote that a mysterious drone resembling the American company Northrop Grumman's X-47B was spotted in China. The other day another stealth drone was spotted in the Celestial Empire.
Here's What We Know
The drone has a "flying wing" aerodynamic design, like the advanced B-21 Raider nuclear bomber, which will be unveiled on December 2. Judging by photos that have appeared on social media, the new Chinese drone will be equipped with a single jet engine. A radar may be located in the nose section.
Indeed. Here a new image of that new UAV and it does not look like a mock-up! pic.twitter.com/20CDaFbETO
- @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) October 29, 2022
The pictures don't give a complete picture of the UAV but some features do show. In particular, there is a compartment on the left side of the drone. It can be used for payloads or ammunition. In addition, the drone has a strong looking landing gear and a "put away before flight" inscription. This may tell us that the photo shows not a mock-up, but a working prototype.
Via @柳成梁/FB ????
- @Rupprecht_A (@RupprechtDeino) October 29, 2022
"疑似成飛忠誠僚機的玩意抵達珠海航展"
"Suspected piece of Chengfei's loyal wingman arrives at Zhuhai Air Show" pic.twitter.com/AIv0N74cdn
According to unconfirmed reports, the drone is a development of Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CIAG) manufacturer and appears to have been displayed alongside parent company AVIC's Wing Loong-10 UAV. It is a reconnaissance strike drone, also known as Cloud Shadow.
(TikTok) ????????Zhuhai Air Show 2022 teaser video with some of the products already installed
- Jesus Roman (@jesusfroman) October 30, 2022
(via wb/lyman2003) pic.twitter.com/V53Q3821t7
The photos of the mysterious drone were taken at Zhuhai International Airport, where the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition will be held from November 8 to 13. It is possible that a full-fledged presentation of the UAV will take place at the event.
Source: The Drive