GJ-3A
GJ-3A
Reconnaissance & Strike Drones
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Basic Information
Name
GJ-3A
Designation
GJ-3A
Alternate Designation
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Equipment Type
Reconnaissance & Strike Drones
Manufacturer
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation
Date of Introduction
2026
Description
The GJ-3A is an armed reconnaissance drone developed to meet the requirements of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF). The primary purpose of the GJ-3A turboprop-powered unmanned aircraft is to provide long endurance tracking and surveillance in support of the WZ-7 and WZ-10 turbofan-powered unmanned systems. The GJ-3A medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) aircraft is an enhanced and enlarged version of the GJ-2 with a maximum takeoff weight of 6 tons carrying a payload of 2 tons. The GJ-3A has both air-to-ground and air-to-air combat capabilities. The new MALE unmanned system was unveiled in August 2026.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Crew
0
Max Speed
370.0 km/h
Service Ceiling
9000 m
Overview (Deagel)
Group
Reconnaissance & Strike Drones
Status
Active
Origin
China
Contractor
Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corporation
Initial Operational Capability (IOC)
August 2026
First Flight
2023
Total Production
?
Specifications (Deagel)
Crew
0
External Stations
6
Number of Engines
1
Mass — Max Takeoff Weight
6,000 kilogram
Mass — Payload
2,000 kilogram
Performance — Ceiling
9,000 meter
Speed — Top Speed at High Altitude
370 kph
Time — Flight Endurance
20 hour
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Sources
deagel.com: https://www.deagel.com/x/x/a004737
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
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Width
—
Height
—
Weight
6000 kg
Operators (1)
China
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