W5000 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
W5000
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Other
Basic Information
Name
W5000 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
W5000
Alternate Designation
W5000
Equipment Type
Tactical Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Air White Whale
Date of Introduction
2024
Description
The W5000 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is a fixed-wing medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed and manufactured by Air White Whale in China. The W5000 has been designed for the domestic and international air cargo market with the ability to transport a payload of up to 5,000 kg. The aft portion of the cargo bay is equipped with clamshell doors located in the top section, and a loading ramp is positioned in the bottom section.
Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine
2× turboprop engines
Max Speed
284.0 km/h
Range
1404.0 km
Service Ceiling
7620 m
Wingspan
22.71 m
Payload Capacity
5000 kg
System
Alternate Designation
W5000
Type
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer
Air White Whale
Payload Capacity
5,000 kg
Guidance and control
The W5000 can use autonomous flying and ground monitoring. A single flight crew can monitor six to seven aircraft at a time.
Launch
Conventional, autonomous wheeled take-off.
Recovery
Conventional, autonomous wheeled landing.
Takeoff Run
800 m (2,624 ft 8 in)
Landing Run
800 m (2,624 ft 8 in)
Dimensions
Length
22.90 m
Height
7.52 m
Wingspan
22.71 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight
10,800 kg
Internal Payload Dimensions
Length
15.95 m
Width
2.40 m
Height
2.19 m
Volume
65 cu m (2,295 cu ft)
Automotive
Engine Name
INA
Engine Type
2× turboprop engines
Engine Power
INA
Maximum Speed
284 kt (526 km/h; 326.8 mph)
Cruise Speed
INA
Maximum Range
1,404 n miles (2,600 km; 1,616 miles)
Service Ceiling
7,620 m
Endurance
INA
Image Sources
Note
https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-new-w5000-cargo-drone-is-the-biggest-yet; https://x.com/Nickatgreat1220/status/1855495982106181777; https://asia.nikkei.com/Business/36Kr-KrASIA/Chinese-startup-offers-large-cargo-drones-eyeing-demand-surge; https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/china-rolls-out-w5000-prototype; https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/china-worlds-largest-cargo-drone
Details
Country of Origin
China
Category
UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
W
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
Length
22.9 m
Width
22.71 m
Height
7.52 m
Weight
10800 kg
Operators (1)
China
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