A carrier-based stealth drone featuring a flying wing design is shown in a promotional video. Screenshot.
Asia Times: China unveils high-tech stealth drone concept
Experts say jet manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corp. is capable of developing flying wing aircraft
Chinese fighter jet manufacturer Shenyang Aircraft Corporation offered a glimpse into the future of what a flying wing stealth drone might look like for use with aircraft carriers, Gobal Times reported.
To mark the 50th anniversary of Shenyang J-8’s maiden flight, the company, under the state-owned Aviation Industry of China, released a promotional video highlighting past achievements and providing a look into the future.
In the latter part of the video, which turned from real life documentary to computer generated images, a stealth drone featuring a flying wing design was shown operating on an aircraft carrier. The drone seems large, as its landing gear is as tall as a person, the video showed.
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Update: Mysterious Flying Wing Drone Makes Second Appearance in Chinese Promotional Video (Photo) (Sputnik)
WNU Editor: China needs a better drone. Customers for their older drones are not happy .... Turns Out Buying a Chinese Knock-Off Predator Drone Is a Bad Idea (Popular Mechanics).
