and it is currently conducting taxiing test.
SkyBow, China's X-47 like stealth UCAV??
While reviewing old photos of 601 Aircraft Design Institute/Shenyang
Aircraft Corporation's F-60/J21/J31 fourth generation fighter, I come to
realize that the SAC stealth 'flywing' UCAV, similar to Northrop
Grumman's X-47 projects, might be more than just a "college" project.
When models of the Chinese SkyBow stealth UCAV and F-60/J21/J31 first
published on the Ordnance Industry Science & Technology Magazine,
they were labeled as "college projects" -- it is clear to me now that
601 Aircraft Design Institute indeed possesses some very influential
"college students".
"College project" models of F-60 and SkyBow stealth UCAV
Not just a model anymore.
Northrop Grumman's X-47B
Scans from the Ordnance Industry Science & Technology Magazine
scale model at play
4 comments:
From the top picture, it looks like the Russian Skat. A lot like it. I am not suggesting a rip off or copy, but rather just remarking how it looks to me.
@Will, every stealthy UAV looks similar in one way or another. Continuing with the logic, I have to remark on the similarities between Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
The real question is whats below the skin? Does this UCAV require a pilot or is it autonomous like the X-47 with a human only riding as backup?
Does the lack of stealth at the back of the aircraft mean this is considered a disposable vehicle, or is this drone just an early prototype?
where in china was the latest photo taken? airfield? factory location?
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