China’s High-Speed Drone Is Rocket-Powered And All About Doing What Satellites Can’t
The aircraft is designed to rapidly gather intel in contested areas by surprise and especially when key satellites are no longer operational.
The aircraft is designed to rapidly gather intel in contested areas by surprise and especially when key satellites are no longer operational.
By sticking to a conventional helicopter configuration, Bell will position itself as the low-cost, low-risk, and even possibly stealthy, option.
The image shows a mature design that leverages existing elements found on other Chinese tactical aircraft.