MD-22
MD-22 (Chinese: 鸣镝-22 / 鸣镝-二十; pinyin: míng dí-22 / míng dí-èrshí) is a hypersonic unmanned combat aerial vehicle developed by the CAS Institute of Mechanics and the Guangdong Aerodynamic Research Academy (GARA), this Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, the MD-22, is believed to be a near-space hypersonic technology test platform. It is a great leap as China is testing and improvising its hypersonic technology on a war footing.
| MD-22 | |
|---|---|
| Role | unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | CAS Institute of Mechanics and the Guangdong Aerodynamic Research Academy (GARA) |
| Status | In development |
| Produced | 2022 |
The MD-22 has been designated as a space shuttle Loyal wingman of the future. Little is known about it, as even the information on its presentation brochure is scarce.
Specification[edit]
Data from China Displays Mach 7 hypersonic UAV
General characteristics
- Crew: 0
- Length: 10.8 m (35 ft 5 in)
- Width: 4.5 m (14 ft 9 in)
- Height: 1.6 m (5 ft 3 in)
- Empty weight: 1,000 kg (2,205 lb)
- Gross weight: 4,000 kg (8,818 lb)
Performance
- Maximum speed: 8,645 km/h (5,372 mph, 4,668 kn)
- Maximum speed: Mach 7
- Range: 8,000 km (5,000 mi, 4,300 nmi)
- g limits: 6