China’s Xinhua news agency reports the Changying-8 cargo unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) has successfully completed its maiden flight at an airport in Zhengzhou, central China’s Henan Province.
“The fixed-wing cargo UAV is developed by Beijing Beifang Changying UAV Technology Co., Ltd. and is China’s first seven-tonne-class cargo UAV platform validated through flight test,” said the news report. “The Changying-8 cargo UAV has an ultra-large cargo compartment with a volume of 18 cubic meters, a maximum takeoff weight of 7 tonnes, and a maximum payload capacity of 3.5 tonnes.
“It can accommodate diverse loading requirements, including conventional supplies, fresh and cold-chain goods, and emergency equipment. The aircraft boasts a maximum range exceeding 3,000 kilometers.”
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