Design |
The CH-1 UAV design is based on a fixed-wing in twin-boom layout with two small tails at the rear. The two-blade propeller engine is mounted at the rear end of the fuselage. The CH-1 uses a parachute for autonomous landing.
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Mobility |
The CH-1 UAV is launched via a tactical military truck mounted catapult with rocketed assisted take-off. Propulsion of CH-1 is provided by a two-blade propeller driven by a pusher engine mounted at the rear end of the fuselage. It can flight at a maximum speed from 120 to 150 km/h with a maximum operation range of 100 km and altitude from 1,000 to 3,000 m.
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Payloads equipment |
The CH-1 UAV is fitted with a target reconnaissance/positioning system including a 2 in 1 photo-electric reconnaissance platform which is capable of all-weather reconnaissance. It can switch easily between visible light imaging mode and infrared ray imaging mode. The platform is mainly composed of a CCD camera/FLIR (Forward-Looking Infrared), laser geodimeter, stable platform, elevating device and target position solver. The CH-1 has a maximum payload capacity of 20 kg. |
Combat use |
The CH-1 UAV is mainly intended for reconnaissance and surveillance missions. The CH-1 is able to to fly at high altitude and at high subsonic speed and to perform the mission of high altitude photographic reconnaissance in day time.
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Specifications |
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Type
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Medium-range tactical UAV
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Country users
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China
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Designer Company
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AMLI |
Payloads equipment
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CCD photo equipment, CCD digital scanning photogrammetry system, multi-spectrum CCD digital camera system
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Operator
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1
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Altitude
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1,000 to 3,000 m
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Weight
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130 kg take-off
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Speed
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120 - 150 km/h
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Endurance
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6 hours a a
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Dimensions
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Lenght: 3.75m; Wingspan: 4.40 m; Height: 0.87 m
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