TB-001 (Scorpion B) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
TB-001
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
TB-001 (Scorpion B) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
TB-001
Alternate Designation
TB-001; Scorpion B
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Sichuan Tengden
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The TB-001 (Scorpion B) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is dubbed the Twin-Tailed Scorpion, is a strike and reconnaissance unmanned air vehicle (UAV) developed by Tengoen of China to meet the requirements of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) and export customers.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Max Speed
300.0 km/h
Range
6000.0 km
Endurance
35.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
8000 m
Wingspan
20.00 m
Payload Capacity
1200 kg
Hardpoints
4
Variants
TB-001A
Developed from the original TB-001. Upgraded with an additional engine on the tail. Maximum takeoff weight increased from 2,800 kilograms of the original TB-001 to 3,200 kilograms, payload from 1,200 kilograms to 1,500 kilograms, and flight ceiling from 8,000 meters to 9,500 meters (9,000 m sustained). Takeoff distance is shortened to 500 meters and has maximum rate of climb of over 10 meters per second.
System
Alternate Designation
TB-001; Scorpion B
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Sichuan Tengden
Payload Capacity
1,200 kg
Dimensions
Length
10.0 m
Height
3.3 m
Wingspan
20.0 m
Weight, Empty
INA
Maximum Takeoff Weight
2,800 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
The TB001 drone is powered by two engines and also features twin tail being the first UAV produced in China with such feature.
Engine Type
INA
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
300 km/h
Maximum Range
6,000 km
Service Ceiling
8,000 m
Endurance
35 hours with 1,000 kg payload
Armament
Hardpoints
4 x Hardpoints
Note
The TB001 drone can use missiles, including 20 kg class ar-2 air to ground missiles, the missile can use a variety of guidance methods. Powerful enough to destroy light vehicles, armed personnel on the ground and other targets. The weight of the missile is very small, and it can be carried by four joint mount racks. In the past, four ar-2 missiles can be carried by the mount point of one AR-1 missile, which improves the fire endurance. In order to destroy heavy armored targets and fortifications, 80 kg AR-4 air to ground missiles have also been put into the market. The AR-4 is powerful with a range of up to 20 kilometers and can be launched from a height of 7000 meters, which is far superior to the Hellfire air to ground missile of the United States. The flight altitude is higher than the effective interception range of the short-range surface to air missile, improving the operational safety of the UAV. AR-4 can use infrared seeker, TV seeker or millimeter wave radar seeker.
Image Sources
Note
https://www.zona-militar.com/en/2024/06/06/the-japan-self-defense-forces-report-new-incursions-by-chinese-drones/; https://www.uasvision.com/2023/05/02/chinese-tb-001-scorpion-drone-encircled-taiwan/; https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tengden_TB-001; https://www.uasvision.com/2022/12/09/chinas-tb-001-twin-tailed-scorpion-ucav-spotted-with-12-agms/
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
T
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
10 m
Width
20 m
Height
3.3 m
Weight
2800 kg
Operators (1)
China
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