CASIC turbojet-powered, missile-like high-speed UAV designed for maritime and overland surveillance and strike, with a reduced radar cross-section. Distinct from the propeller-driven MALE families.
| Country | China |
|---|---|
| Subcategory | Fixed-wing |
| Subtype | Jet-powered reconnaissance/strike UAV |
| Role | Strike/ISR |
| Class | UCAV |
| Classification | UCAV |
| Mission | Reconnaissance, strike |
| Variants | WJ-600 |
| MTOW (kg) | 1000 |
| Operators | China (PLA) |
| Frame type | Fixed-wing |
| Length (m) | 6.5 |
| Propulsion | Turbojet |
| Wingspan (m) | 5.8 |
| Combat-proven | No |
| Launch method | Rocket-assisted boost |
| Autonomy level | Semi-autonomous |
| Endurance (min) | 300 |
| Recovery method | Parachute recovery |
| Year introduced | 2010 |
| Max payload (kg) | 130 |
| Max speed (km/h) | 700 |
| Standard sensors | EO/IR; SAR |
| Production status | Development |
| Combat radius (km) | 350 |
| Service ceiling (m) | 10000 |
| Airframe / lift type | Fixed-wing |
| Control / autonomy level | Semi-autonomous (human-on-the-loop) |
| Domain | Aerial (UAV/UAS) |
| Mission / use case – military | Armed UCAV, ISR |
| Origin / supply chain | Military-grade |
| Propulsion | Turbine / jet |
| Range / endurance | Close range (5–50 km, 1–6 hrs) |
| Signature / detectability | RCS – large |
| Speed regime | High-speed / jet (>400 km/h) |
| Strike depth / operational role | Recon-strike complex (ISR + strike paired, e.g. Mavic + FPV, Orlan + Lancet) |
| Threat vector | Surveillance / reconnaissance |
| Weight / class | Class III – Strike / Combat (>600 kg), FAA >25 kg (Part 137 / waiver) |