GJ-11

Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles

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Basic Information

Name

GJ-11

Designation

GJ-11

Alternate Designation

Lijian, Sharp Sword

Equipment Type

Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles

Manufacturer

Hongdu Aircraft Industry Group, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Date of Introduction

2027

Description

The People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) Lijian, 'Sharp Sword' in English, is an unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV) following a flying wing design similar to the US X-47B, French Neuron and Russian Skat combat drones. This tailless aircraft is powered by a single engine and enjoys a stealth design that will allow operating with some degree of impunity. It was developed jointly between Shenyang Aviation Corporation and Hongdu Aviation Industry Group beginning in the early 2010s to serve as long-range attack drone. Besides, the aircraft is also being compared with the US Air Force RQ-170 Sentinel signaling that it may serve as a reconnaissance drone as well. The Lijian combat drone made its debut in 2016 and is expected to enter service in the 2018-2020 timeframe.

Air & Air Defense Specifications

Range 4000.0 km

Wingspan 14.40 m

Overview (Deagel)

Group Unmanned Combat Air Vehicles

Status Under Development

Also Known As Lijian, Sharp Sword

Origin China

Contractors Hongdu Aircraft Industry Group, Shenyang Aircraft Corporation

Initial Operational Capability (IOC) 2027

First Flight December 2019

Total Production ?

Specifications (Deagel)

Crew 0

Number of Engines 1

Dimensions — Height 2.7 meter

Dimensions — Length 12.2 meter

Dimensions — Wingspan 14.4 meter

Mass — Payload 2,000 kilogram

Performance — Max Range 4,000 kilometer

Speed — Cruise Speed 1,000 kph

Variants

Variant 1 GJ-11

Variant 2 GJ-11J

Details

Country of Origin China

Sources

deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a003420

Classification

Domain

Air & Air Defense

Equipment Status

Active

Dimensions

Length

12.2 m

Width

14.4 m

Height

2.7 m

Weight

—

Operators (1)

China

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