Chinese UCAV/UAV/CCA - news & technology

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I think the real “oh-shit” moment for the US will happen if the GJ-X becomes something like an information gateway aircraft – similar to the RQ-180 Drone.
China having a stealthy Battlefield Airborne Communication Node before them and linking their 5.Gen fighters with UCAV, to sensors in space, on the ground and at sea... That would be fun to watch
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For the hour or so it's airborne anyway. If it got airborne.
 
https://weibo.com/6189120710/Qit4bw5XsThe CH-7 has completed its first flight. Official video.
Recently, the Caihong-7 high-altitude, long-endurance, high-speed UAV successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in the northwest. The Caihong-7 features an advanced high-aspect-ratio flying wing aerodynamic design and can carry a variety of high-performance mission payloads, including visible light and infrared sensors. It boasts long endurance, high operational ceiling, fast cruising speed, and strong mission capabilities, meeting high-end demands for ground observation and data support under complex conditions.
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Even better ... it is not only one but likely 5-6 however not on deck but close to the yard
 

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An update ... IMO a new type or dramatically modified variant of the Type-C but indeed 6 already:
 

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It should be one of the unmanned combat aircraft displayed at the September military parade.
 
Tomboy said:
Same size, rumored to be containerised and be instead for the container ship instead of 076
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It should be one of the unmanned combat aircraft displayed at the September military parade.
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No, IMO it is a new one since both the tail, intake and wings are different.
And also, why should it be related to that container vessel? IMO it is just coincidence and clearly related to the Type 076.

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And again another UAV/UCAV related surprise: If legit, this is said to be a „陆基无人机电磁弹射器“Ground-based unmanned aerial vehicle electromagnetic catapult.
 

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I have to start the year 2026 with a confession or correction, because I really didn't think the UCAV/CCAs were intended for the LEGO-like convertible Container Ship to „Light Drone Carrier Cruiser“ vessel.
 

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In reference to the F/A-XX forum topic discussions, Chinese portable drone runways on cargo ships, I guess cargo ships will now be obsolete just as carriers are assumed to be. I have to say, China is trying to be innovative. There are no rules (some think so) or magic war handbooks when it comes to fighting and doing what you have to do to win, kind of like a street fight.
 
Well … It is indeed different to the GJ-X as we know it, especially as the camouflage on the bottom is different!

Here an also new image of the GJ-X:
 

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Deino said:
Well … It is indeed different to the GJ-X as we know it, especially as the camouflage on the bottom is different!

Here an also new image of the GJ-X:

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FYI guys, this bad boi is B-21 sized; something of this capability is not imagined when someone hears the word "UCAV"...

Think about that, think about its consequences in the Pacific Theatre, and how it influenced the H-20’s redesign into a CONUS bomber.

China currently lacks the means to strike in volume beyond the West Pacific, hence why this aircraft's as significant as the 6th gens...
 

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FYI guys, this bad boi is B-21 sized; something of this capability is not imagined when someone hears the word "UCAV"...

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Think about that, think about its consequences in the Pacific Theatre, and how it influenced the H-20’s redesign into a CONUS bomber.

China currently lacks the means to strike in volume beyond the West Pacific, hence why this aircraft's as significant as the 6th gens...
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Is this just a single engine aircraft? If that is the case, wouldn’t that significantly limit it in comparison to a B-21?
 
Another most interesting find by @foolsball on Twitter again regarding Chinese CCAs.

"At least two UADFs (likely Type E) spotted at the Jingbian UAV test and training site. Their darker paint scheme also differs from the usual light grey paint scheme found on PLA UAVs."
 

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J-6W UAVs aren't even remotely new.

These CCA-type things, however, are, and they definitely get around. This is near Bayannur. China previously tested it's WL-I/II and CH-4/5 UAVs at civil and dual-use airports all over the country, so seeing a CCA-type design getting around does make sense.
 

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Deino said:
It is not new … it is really ridiculous that this is spread recently since they were operational since years - most are likely to be retired soon -, it was no secret and why this is now reported all over as a sensational News is beyond me.
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because the word "drone" is trendy given the current war so some 'journalists' recycle old news with same keyword to get extra clicks
 
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because the word "drone" is trendy given the current war so some 'journalists' recycle old news with same keyword to get extra clicks
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Additionally, the PLA is the most secretive military in the world, and it’s not as easy to follow (or get clicks from) as Western military news. Since they’re on the rise and don’t fight wars constantly like the US does, people had/have no idea what to expect from their equipment and tend to underestimate them significantly.
 

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