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WZ-8

1,769 PIbex  11 months ago
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WZ-8 (Chinese: ??-8; pinyin: Wú Zhen-ba; lit. 'unmanned recon-8'), is a supersonic unmanned aerial vehicle produced by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC). Introduced during China's 70th anniversary military parade, the drone is intended to conduct strategic aerial reconnaissance across southeast Asia, particularly Taiwan and South Korea. Its reconnaissance capabilities reportedly include electro-optical imaging, synthetic-aperture radar, and other sensors. Some have suggested the drone will be weaponized to provide strategic anti-access/area denial capabilities.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor WZ-8
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 18.6ft (5.7m)
  • Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Height 8.6ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 10,389lbs (4,712kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,747lbs (5,328kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.869
  • Wing Loading 34.1lbs/ft2 (166.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 344.4ft2 (32.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1601

Parts

  • Number of Parts 61
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 335
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    26.4k Bryan5

    Pretty good 👍
    There is too much pitch-maneuverability and not enough roll-maneuverability but it's still a good build.

    11 months ago
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    Not bad for your first build!

    One thing I will say is that you should move the landing gear as close as possible to the Center Of Mass. It allows for better takeoff/landing performance.

    +1 11 months ago
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    1,769 PIbex

    As this is my first ever creation . Please help me by giving constructive criticism and advice .
    Thank you .

    +1 11 months ago