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U8E

U8E

Reconnaissance Rotorcrafts
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Basic Information
Name
U8E
Designation
U8E
Alternate Designation
Equipment Type
Reconnaissance Rotorcrafts
Manufacturer
AVIC
Date of Introduction
2014
Description

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) U8E is an unmanned rotorcraft intended to conduct intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance (ISTAR) missions during day and night under severe weather conditions. The U8E type unmanned helicopter is a 200kg class aircraft independently developed by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) for both civil and military customers. The aircraft versatility is aimed at various applications including a potential armed version. The U8E unmanned helicopter was first showcased at the Dubai Airshow, United Arab Emirates, in November 2013.

Overview (Deagel)
Group Reconnaissance Rotorcrafts
Status Under Development
Origin China
Contractor AVIC
Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2014
First Flight 2013
Total Production ?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew 0
Main Rotor Blades 3
Tail Rotor Blades 2
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight 200 kilogram
Details
Country of Origin China
Category Rotary Wing Aircraft
Air > Rotary Wing Aircraft
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
Width
Height
Weight
200 kg
Operators (1)
China
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