The Wing Loong II, latest-generation Chineese combat drone, carried out its maiden flight on 27 February. Developed by Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), the unmanned aerial vehichle (UAV) can carry up to 480 kilograms of missiles and bombs. Having an endurance of 20 hours, Wing Loong II can operate at a maximum altitude of 9 thousand meters.
211216-N-QI061-1222 NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (December 16, 2021) An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS), assigned to Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 (VUP-19), sits on the flight line at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Dec. 16, 2021. VUP-19, the Navy’s first Triton squadron, will continue to maintain and operate the aircraft off the East Coast to further develop the concept of operations and refine tactics, techniques, and procedures. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan T. Beard/ Released)