Hong Kong. November 9th. INTERFAX - China has revealed a new Wing Loong-3 drone with an intercontinental range and the ability to attack targets in the air, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on Wednesday.
The device was first demonstrated at an air show in the Chinese city of Zhuhai (Guangdong Province). The flight range is up to 10 thousand km. At the same time, according to official Chinese media, it will be able to carry 16 missiles and bombs, and in particular, it can be equipped with the latest air-to-air missile PL-10E.
The chief designer of the project, Zhou Yi, noted that after takeoff, Wing Loong-3 will be able to conduct such operations as long-range reconnaissance, strikes on targets of paramount importance and long air patrols. He clarified that the drone can also perform civilian missions such as atmospheric measurements and search and rescue operations.
The "Chinese Aviation Industry Corporation of China", which created this device, added that they are working on launching mass serial production of Wing Loong-3.
Also at the air show, other drones from the Wing Loong series were demonstrated - Wing Loong-1E and Wing Loong-10A, and Wing Loong-1E was designed as a response to the American reconnaissance and strike UAV MQ-1C Grey Eagle. Earlier, the SCMP notes, China exported Wing Loong series drones to 11 countries, and, judging by various data, they were actively used during the conflict in Libya.
