WZ-10 (Wing Loong 10) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
WZ-10
High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV
Other
Basic Information
Name
WZ-10 (Wing Loong 10) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
WZ-10
Alternate Designation
WZ-10; Wing Loong-10; Wind Shadow; Cloud Shadow
Equipment Type
High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Corporation
Date of Introduction
2020
Description
The Wing Loong 10 (WZ-10) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a series of unmanned aerial vehicles of the High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) type, featuring some stealth characteristics. The Wing Loong 10 (WZ-10) Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) drone platform features various configurations and is designed for both the Chinese military and export customers.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
Turbojet (9 hp)
Max Speed
620.0 km/h
Cruise Speed
620.0 km/h
Endurance
20.00 hrs
Service Ceiling
15000 m
Wingspan
20.00 m
Variations
Sky Wing III
An early prototype of Wing Loong-10. High-speed, high-altitude, tactical unmanned aerial vehicle.
Wind Shadow
A Chinese domestic military version prototype designation for Wing Loong-10. Featured stealth design, twin-engine, turbofan-powered, high-speed, high-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle.
Cloud Shadow
An export version prototype designation for Wing Loong-10. Stealth features, single-engine (optional twin-engine), turbojet powered, high-speed, high-altitude, medium endurance unmanned aerial vehicle.
Wing Loong-10
Mass-produced variant for export.
Wing Loong-10A
Export variant.
Wing Loong-10B
Export variant.
System
Alternate Designation
WZ-10; Wing Loong-10; Wind Shadow; Cloud Shadow
Type
High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group
Payload Capacity
INA
Dimensions
Length
9.0 m
Height
3.66 m
Wingspan
20.0 m
Weight, Empty
2,300 kg
Weight, Maximum
3,200 kg
Automotive
Engine Name
1 × WP-11C or ZF850
Engine Type
Turbojet
Engine Power
9.8 kN (2,200 lbf) thrust
Cruise Speed
620 km/h
Maximum Range
INA
Service Ceiling
15,000 m
Endurance
20 hours
Armament
Missiles
Blue Arrow air-to-surface missile, light cruise missiles.
Bombs
CS/BBM3 (YL-12) GPS guided bomb, GB-4 precision-guided bomb.
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
W
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
9 m
Width
20 m
Height
3.66 m
Weight
3200 kg
Operators (1)
China
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