Wing Loong II Drone

Brand: Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG)
Category: Attack & Multirole Drones (UAVs)
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Maximum Speed 370 km/h
Endurance 32 hours
Operational Range 4,000 km
Payload Capacity 480 kg

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1. General Information

Manufacturer	Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG)
Country of Origin	China
Type / Role	Reconnaissance / Combat UAV
First Flight / Introduced	2017
Status	In Service / Exported
Unit Cost	USD 1–2 Million (Approx.)

2. Performance

Maximum Speed	370 km/h
Cruise Speed	280 km/h
Operational Range	4,000 km
Endurance	32 hours
Service Ceiling	30,000 ft
Rate of Climb	10 m/s

3. Dimensions

Length	11 m
Wingspan	20.5 m
Height	4.1 m
Maximum Takeoff Weight (MTOW)	4,200 kg

4. Payload & Armament

Payload Capacity	480 kg
Hardpoints	6
Weapons	BA-7 Missiles, GB-series Guided Bombs
Sensors	EO/IR, SAR, Laser Designator
Avionics	SATCOM, GPS/INS, Real-time Targeting System

5. Propulsion

Engine Type	Turboprop Engine
Engine Power	600 shp (approx.)
Propeller Type	3-Blade Propeller

6. Communication & Control

Control Type	Remote / Semi-Autonomous
Data Link Range	200 km LOS / SATCOM Beyond LOS
Navigation	GPS / INS
Ground Control Station	Mobile or Fixed Unit

7. Operational Use

Primary Users	China, UAE, Egypt, Saudi Arabia
Combat Proven	Yes
Notable Operations	Libya, Yemen, Ethiopia

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

Technology 8 / 10
Performance 8 / 10
Combat Effectiveness 8 / 10
Operational Flexibility 8 / 10

PROS

Long endurance and operational range
Capable of precision strike missions
Advanced ISR and targeting systems
Competitive export cost
Proven in multiple operational theaters

CONS

Limited stealth capability
Dependence on satellite data links
Slower top speed than Western counterparts
Restricted payload compared to MQ-9
Vulnerable to electronic warfare and jamming

Wing Loong II: China’s Advanced Multirole Combat UAV

Developed by the Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group (CAIG), the Wing Loong II is a medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designed for intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR), and precision strike missions. First unveiled in 2017, this Chinese drone represents a significant advancement in Beijing’s indigenous UAV capabilities and competes directly with Western platforms like the MQ-9 Reaper.

Design and Capabilities

The Wing Loong II features an aerodynamic fuselage and a V-tail design optimized for endurance and efficiency. It is powered by a turboprop engine that enables speeds up to 370 km/h and an endurance exceeding 32 hours, making it suitable for long-range reconnaissance and combat operations.

Armament and Technology

Equipped with six external hardpoints, the Wing Loong II can carry up to 480 kg of munitions, including BA-7 air-to-ground missiles, GB-series guided bombs, and other precision weapons. Its advanced electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, synthetic aperture radar (SAR), and satellite communication systems allow real-time targeting and mission flexibility even beyond line-of-sight.

Operational Use

Primarily used by China’s People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF), the Wing Loong II has also been exported to countries in the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, where it has seen operational deployment in surveillance and counterinsurgency missions.

As a cost-effective alternative to Western UAVs, the Wing Loong II underscores China’s growing presence in the global defense export market, offering an affordable yet capable solution for nations seeking advanced unmanned strike capability.

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