China unveiled a gyrocopter with anti-tank guided missiles

The People's Liberation Army of China has presented a combat gyrocopter equipped with rocket launchers.

What we know

The aircraft has four anti-tank missiles - two on each side. The gyrocopter is equipped with a system of cameras that allow it to detect targets and are responsible for guidance. The cameras also allow the aircraft to be used for reconnaissance purposes.

The developer of gyrocopters is a Chinese company with a long name Shaanxi Baoji Special Vehicles Manufacturing. It created its first aircraft eight years ago. It is called Shaanxi Baojii Special Vehicles Lie Ying Falcon or Hunting Eagle Strike. The model is available in single and multi-seat versions. The flight range is 400 km.

Source: The Drive

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