WZ-2000

The WZ-2000, also known as the WuZhen-2000 and previously the WZ-9 is a multi-purpose stealth attack UCAV developed by Guizhou Aviation Industry Group (GAIC) in the People's Republic of China.

Development on the WZ-2000 began in 1999. A mock up of the WZ-2000 was publicly displayed at the 2000 Zhuhai Airshow, with a more accurate model on display at the 2002 event. First flight was on December 26, 2003, and there is sketchy news that an improved version, possibly designated the WZ-2000B, was due to fly at the end of 2005.

The UAV is powered by a single WS-11 turbofan engine which sits on top of the empennage between the two V-shaped tail fins. The fins are canted at approximately 40°. The sensor package includes thermal imaging camera, synthetic aperture radar, with images transmitted via a satellite communications antenna in the nose bulge.

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* Endurance: 3 hours
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References

* [http://www.sinodefence.com/airforce/uav/wz2000.asp Info and image from "Chinese Defense Today"]
* [http://mil.jschina.com.cn/huitong/gallery1.htm Info and an image]

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