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July 4, 2011, 11:12 AM |
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Chinese unmanned aerial vehicle "Global Hawk" could
be in service in the Chinese Air Force. |
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The
existing of the Chinese UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicled )
"Global Hawk" is nothing new as it has been featured
in various defence shows. However, until today there has
been no confirmation to suggest that the PLAAF is adopting
this high-altitude UAV, but a recent picture take in Xianglong,
Chinese Air Force base, suggests that the "Global Hawk"
is now in service.
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A
recent picture take in Xianglong, Chinese Air Force base
suggests that the Global Hawk is now in service
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Guizhou Aviation Group (GAV) had announced in November
2009 that the maiden flight of the Xianglong UAV has been
successfully conducted. The maiden flight took place at
the Anshun airport and lasted 18 minutes.
Xianglong, or the Chinese HQ-4 Global Hawk, is a joint
venture between the Guizhou Aviation Group and the Chengdu
Aircraft Design Institute (CADI). It was first unveiled
at the 2006 Zhuhai air show and completed its high-speed
taxing tests in 2008. The fuselage, vertical and power
plant of the Xianglong was designed by the GAV and the
job of testing, manufacture and final assembly was handled
by the CADI.
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Scale
model of UAV unmanned aerial vehicle "Global Hawk"
presented during defence exhibition |
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