Feihong_FH-97A

Feihong FH-97A

Feihong FH-97A

Type of aircraft


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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    References

    1. Dubois, Gastón (2022-11-08). "Airshow China 2022: FH-97A, the Chinese Loyal Wingman Project". Aviacionline.com (in Spanish). Retrieved 2023-02-08.
    2. "China Exhibits New Loyal Wingman Combat Drone". Defense aerospace. 2022-11-07. Retrieved 2023-02-08.

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