WZ-8

UAV / Droneconfirmed

WZ-8

The WZ-8 is a Chinese high-altitude, high-speed reconnaissance drone, believed to be rocket-powered and air-launched from a bomber. It is designed for strategic reconnaissance missions, potentially operating in near-space environments at hypersonic speeds.

Specifications

TypeUAV / Drone
OriginChina
ManufacturerAviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)
Introduced2019
StatusIn service
Speed3,700 km/h

History

Developed by AVIC, it was publicly revealed in 2019 and is believed to be rocket-powered.

Operators

CountryQuantityConfidence
China2confirmed

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