AR-36 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
AR-36
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other



Basic Information
Name
AR-36 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
AR-36
Alternate Designation
AR-36
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
AVIC
Date of Introduction
2025
Description
The AR-36 is a Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It has both military and civilian applications. The UAV is intended for various roles, including shipborne escort, reconnaissance patrol, communications relay, urban anti-terrorism, and fixed-point surveillance. It features a fully autonomous flight system and a modular payload design, allowing for the installation of various systems. The AR-36 could potentially be deployed on PLA Navy ships, including the Type 075 and the new Type 076 landing helicopter dock (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious assault ships.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
The UAV appears to have a single petrol powerplant in the rear part of the main fuselage (in pusher configuration), with four electric engines in tractor configuration.
Max Speed
125.0 km/h
Range
150.0 km
Endurance
8.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
3500 m
Wingspan
3.20 m
Payload Capacity
5 kg
System
Alternate Designation
AR-36
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
Payload Capacity
5 kg
Dimensions
Length
INA
Height
1.9 m
Wingspan
3.2 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
36 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
The UAV appears to have a single petrol powerplant in the rear part of the main fuselage (in pusher configuration), with four electric engines in tractor configuration.
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
125 km/h
Maximum Range
150 km
Service Ceiling
3,500 m
Endurance
8 hours
Wind Resistance
Level 6
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
A
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
—
Width
3.2 m
Height
1.9 m
Weight
36 kg
Operators (1)
China
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