Hongdu GJ-11 - program supplier guide | Airframer

Hongdu GJ-11

In production

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

Lift type

Fixed wing

Assembly

Factory-built

Control

Autonomous

Engine type

Turbofan

Application

Attack, Surveillance

Design & construction

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Airframe & structure

Pressurisation

Unpressurised

Systems & avionics

Flight controls

Full FBW digital

Configuration & certification

Tail

Tailless

Certification

Military

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Type variants

Variant	Launch / first flight	Production end	Notes
Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword	2019 / 2013		Precision-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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