In the PRC, the largest Chinese drone Caihong-5 made the first flight (video)

The largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) CAIHONG-5 produced the PRC made its first flight. The tests took place in the Chinese province of Gansa in the northwest of the country, reports SHINA.org.cn .

The bottom of the take -off mass of more than three tons, with a wave of wings of 20 meters, is able to perform tasks of observing and attacking at medium or low altitude in a flight lasting more than 30 hours. Superezhelawo among the UAV can also transport up to 900 kilograms of cargo.

The flight of the Chinese military flagship, according to the characteristics of the UAV, developed by the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Reaper, was shown on the air of state television last Sunday.

The first flight of the drone lasted about 20 minutes, reports South China Morning Post .

Caihong 5 (SN-5) is the last in a series of unmanned aerial vehicles developed by Chinese specialists who entered into a competition with the Americans who are leading in the armament of their army with heavy military drones.

A message about the test of Caihong 5 was received on the eve of the grand military parade, which will be held in Beijing on Thursday, September 3, on the occasion of the 70th anniversary of victory over fascism in World War II. The celebration will be attended by the heads of foreign states, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.

It is assumed that the Caihong 5 will change the overall strategy for applying air strikes that exists in the Chinese army.

According to South China Morning Post, China is the world's largest drone manufacturer, some civilian models dominate the world market. However, the technology used in the Chinese military UAVs still lags behind the American due to the lack of modern sensors and powerful engines.