Feihong FH-97A
| Feihong FH-97A | |
|---|---|
| Role | Unmanned combat aerial vehicle |
| National origin | China |
| Manufacturer | Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corporation |
| Produced | 2022 |
| Developed from | Feihong FH-97 |
The Feihong FH-97A is a prototype AI piloted unmanned combat aerial vehicle. It was developed as a loyal wingman drone, designed to fly along the J-20 fighter and suppress air defenses with electronic countermeasures, fly ahead to provide early warning, and absorb damage from attacks, as well as evaluating damage and conducting reconnaissance.[1] It can also carry up to 8 air-to-air missiles or loitering munitions[2] and use rocket boosters to takeoff without a runway.[3] The FH-97A was developed by the Aerospace Times Feihong Technology Corporation and unveiled to the public in 2022 at the biennial China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Airshow China) in Zhuhai, China.[4]
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[edit]- ^ Dubois, Gastón (2022-11-08). "Airshow China 2022: FH-97A, the Chinese Loyal Wingman Project". Aviacionline.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ Kadam, Tanmay (4 April 2023). "'Russian Fiasco' Prompts China To Accelerate FH-97A UCAV Project That Can Help J-20 Fighters Hunt Enemy Jets". The EuroAsian Times.
- ^ "Airshow China 2022: CASC unveils FH-97A loyal wingman autonomous drone". airrecognition.com. Retrieved 2023-02-08.
- ^ "China Exhibits New Loyal Wingman Combat Drone". Defense aerospace. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2023-02-08.