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Hongdu GJ-11

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Fixed-wing tailless stealth UCAV, capable of Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T). In development.

Lift type
Fixed wing
Construction
Factory-built
Control
Autonomous
Engine type
Turbofan
Application
Attack, Surveillance

Design & construction

Pressurisation
Unpressurised
Flight controls
Full FBW digital
Tail
Tailless
Certification
Military

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Type variants

VariantLaunch / first flightProduction endNotes
Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword2019 / 2013Precision-strike, ISR, loyal wingman UCAV. Includes GJ-11J (also known as GJ-21) naval carrier variant.

Airframer

Jiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry (Group) Corporation Ltd. (HAIC)

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