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Chinese supersonic aircraft WZ-8 captured in a satellite image

  • May 20, 2023
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Defense News writes that the Chinese supersonic reconnaissance aircraft WZ-8 was captured in satellite imagery. The American publication, examining the satellite image of the Planet Labs company, claims

Defense News writes that the Chinese supersonic reconnaissance aircraft WZ-8 was captured in satellite imagery.

The American publication, examining the satellite image of the Planet Labs company, claims that the Luan Air Base in the Chinese province of Anhui, where the WZ-8 is located, has been modernized. In particular, the surface of the 3,200-meter runway has been improved, the taxiways have been expanded, and the construction of hangars that can accommodate 20 bomber-sized aircraft continues.

Defense News claims the WZ-8 was carried by an H-6M bomber – the drone is attached to a suspension point on the underside of the fuselage.

The publication says that, based on documents posted on Discord, the WZ-8, which can reach speeds of Mach three at an altitude of 30 kilometers, can perform reconnaissance missions over South Korea and Taiwan.

Source: Port Altele

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