The Wing Loong-10 drone ( Cloud Shadow,military designation WZ-10) is a series of unmanned aerial vehicles of the High-Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) type, featuring some stealth characteristics. As of 2017 it is being developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group for reconnaissance and precision strike missions.
The wing loong-10 drone platform features various configurations and is designed for both the Chinese military and export customers.
Wing Loong-10A
Export variant unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow 2022.
Wing Loong-10B
Export variant unveiled at Zhuhai Airshow 2022.
Specifications
General characteristics
Crew: None
Length: 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
Wingspan: 20 m (65 ft 7 in)
Height: 3.66 m (12 ft 0 in)
Empty weight: 2,300 kg (5,071 lb)
Max takeoff weight: 3,200 kg (7,055 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × WP-11C or ZF850 turbojet, 9.8 kN (2,200 lbf) thrust
Powerplant: 2 × AEF-50E turbofan, 4.90 kN (1,102 lbf) thrust each
Performance
Cruise speed: 620 km/h (390 mph, 330 kn)
Endurance: 20 hours
Service ceiling: 15,000 m (49,000 ft)
Armament
Missiles: Blue Arrow air-to-surface missile, light cruise missiles
Bombs: CS/BBM3 (YL-12) GPS guided bomb, GB-4 precision-guided bomb
