Published:
October 26, 2022 08:24 GMT
The Scorpion D, which has a payload of 1,500 kilos and a range of 35 hours, reaches a cruising speed of 300 km / h.
China’s new Scorpion D unmanned aerial vehicle, developed by Tengdun Science and Technology, successfully completed its first test flight at Beijing’s Zigong Fengming Airport on Tuesday. the province of Sichuanreported the local portal Cheek.
It is the world’s first long-life four-engined fixed-wing drone, the publication adds.
Double-tailed Scorpion D cargo UAV from China. Wingspan of 20 m Maximum take-off weight: 4.35 t Maximum payload: 1.5 t Cargo hold: 5 cubic meters. pic.twitter.com/P6Neozr6ON
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The device has a wingspan of 20 meters, 10.5 meters long, 3.1 meters high, a maximum take-off weight of 4.35 tons, a maximum payload of 1.5 tons and a maximum cargo space of 5 cubic meters.
The configuration of the four engines and generators allows the twin-tail Scorpion D to have a larger cargo space and greater payload capacity.
Its maximum ceiling is 9.5 kilometers, its cruising speed is more than 300 km / h and its flight duration is 35 hours.
The device was designed for ‘support’ missions, such as cargo logistics, aerial sowingetc.
China has successfully tested the large-scale 4-engine military drone “Scorpion Double-tailed D” developed by Sichuan Tengdun Science & Tech. Co., Ltd. The maiden flight took place in Zigong-Sichuan on October 25 and is expected to be unveiled at the Zhuhai China Air Show in November. pic.twitter.com/0eOBljWXAS
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After its first successful flight, the Scorpion D is expected to be quickly transferred to Zhuhai for its preview at the 14th China Air Show, which opens on November 8th.
