China to unveil new CH-805 ‘stealth drone’ at Airshow China 2016

China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation has developed a new CH-805 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and expected to unveil during the 11th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai.

That was reported by eastpendulum.com.

The CH-805 is a special  stealth unmanned aerial vehicle developed for the training of operators of air defense missiles and artillery systems during training exercises.

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According to the presentation, the SER (or SCR) of CH-805 is 0,01m², or -20 dB, the equivalent of a bird. The UAV is 4 meters wide and weighs 190 kg maximum take-off. It is capable of flying at speeds up to 730 km / h for 40 minutes.

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The CH-805 is launched using rocket assist by two solid-propellant booster rocket engines, and it is recovered via parachute.

CAAA studies show that the SER drone is lower than that of US F-22 and will serve both as target practice for radar operators and shooters on the ground, and as target shooting tests for the validation of new anti-aircraft missiles in development.

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