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CAIG Wing Loong

UAV / Droneconfirmed

CAIG Wing Loong

The Chengdu GJ-1, also known as Wing Loong 1, is a medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group in the People's Republic of China. Intended for use as a surveillance and aerial reconnaissance platform, the Pterodactyl I is capable of being fitted with air-to-surface weapons for use in an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) role.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
ManufacturerChengdu Aircraft Industry Group
Introduced2011
StatusIn service
Speed280 km/h
Range4,000 km
Ceiling5,000 m
Length9.05 m
Wingspan14 m

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China—
Pakistan—
Egypt—
Indonesia—

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