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The Chinese drone carrier Jiutian has successfully completed its first flight and defines a new weight class for unmanned systems. The 16 ton aircraft is used as a flying launch pad for whole drones. (Continue reading)
“Jiutian”, a large unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by China, completed its inaugural flight on December 11, reported the China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVC). It has a payload capacity of 6,000 kilograms. It can operate for up to 12 hours with a maximum range of 7,000 kilometers. The post China’s new technological jump with the first flight of the huge drone “Jiutian” (+ Video) first appeared on Cubadebate.
With more than 16 metres in length and 25 metres in scope, the "Jiutian" ("Nine Heavens"), a new drone of the People's Liberation Army (APL), whose existence had been revealed in November 2024 at the Zhuhai show, ranks among the largest aircraft in the world. Beyond its proportions, however, it is its capabilities that make the specificity of the machine. According to the Chinese state media, the Jiutian has an autonomy of 7,000 kilometres — the…
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