Zhuhai, Sept. 28 (BNA): A military drone whose manufacturer says it can fly for 20 hours at an altitude of 15,000 meters (50,000 feet) was among China’s warplanes, missiles and other weapons technology that was publicly displayed for the first time on Tuesday. At the opening of the largest air show in the country.
China’s space program plans to unveil a rocket for a manned space flight capable of carrying a payload of 25 tons into lunar orbit at the 13th China International Aerospace Exhibition, an official newspaper reported. The event, which runs through Sunday, has been postponed from late 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Powered by two turboprops, the CH-6 drone will carry early warning radar, air-to-ground missiles and other weapons, according to its manufacturer, the Chinese Academy of Aerospace Sciences, a subsidiary of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corp., The Associated Press reported. Press).
The Global Times, which is published by the ruling party, said the CH-6 was targeting “the markets for advanced and dual-use weapons” but gave no indication which governments the company might try to sell.
The Global Times said the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology planned to unveil “the next generation of manned carrier rocket and heavy launch vehicle.” It said the 2,000-ton three-stage rocket “will support China’s manned lunar probes.”
Also at the air show, the People’s Liberation Army Air Force planned to display its J-16D electronic warfare aircraft for the first time, according to the official China News Service.
The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation demonstrated a batch of new missiles for the first time.
The Chinese Academy of Aerospace Sciences also planned to display a miniature attack drone, CH-817. The drone, which weighs 800 grams (28 ounces), can be used by soldiers or launched from a larger drone, she said.
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