China’s WJ-700 drone is powered by a jet engine and can fly at altitudes of up to 12,000 metres. Photo: Weibo
China’s high-speed, armed reconnaissance drone completes maiden flight
- WJ-700 takes to the skies at an undisclosed location two years after appearing as a prototype at Airshow China
- With a top speed of 700km/h, the unmanned aircraft is capable of carrying out a range of missions, including strikes on land and sea targets
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China’s WJ-700 drone is powered by a jet engine and can fly at altitudes of up to 12,000 metres. Photo: Weibo