WZ-2000
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The WZ-2000, also known as the WuZhen-2000 and previously the WZ-9 is a multi-purpose stealth UAV developed by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group (GAIC) in the People's Republic of China.
Development on the WZ-2000 began in 1999. A mock up of the WZ-2000 was publicly displayed at the 2000 Zhuhai Airshow, with a more accurate model on display at the 2002 event. First flight was on December 26, 2003, and there is sketchy news that an improved version, possibly designated the WZ-2000B, was due to fly at the end of 2005.
The UAV is powered by a single WS-11 turbofan engine which sits on top of the empennage between the two V-shaped tail fins. The fins are canted at approximately 40°. The sensor package includes thermal imaging camera, synthetic aperture radar, with images transmitted via a satellite communications antenna in the nose bulge.
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This aircraft article is missing some (or all) of its specifications. If you have a source, you can help Wikipedia by adding them.General characteristics
- Payload: 80 kg (176 lb)
- Length: 7.5 m (24 ft 7 in)
- Wingspan: 9.8 m (32 ft 2 in)
- Height: ()
- Max takeoff weight: 1,700 kg (3,740 lb)
- Powerplant: 1× WS-11 turbofan
Performance
- Maximum speed: 800 km/h (432 knots, 497 mph)
- Range: 2,400 km (1,300 nm, 1,490 mi)
- Combat radius: 800 km ()
- Service ceiling 18,000m (59,000 ft)
- Endurance: 3 hours
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