Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword (Chinese: 攻击-11 利剑; pinyin: gongji-11 lì jiàn) UCAV
First flight November 2013
Hongdu GJ-11
Sharp Sword UCAV
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History Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword (Chinese: 攻击-11 利剑; pinyin: gongji-11 lì jiàn)
UCAV
First flight November 2013
The Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword (Chinese: 攻击-11 利剑; pinyin: gongji-11 lì jiàn) is an unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) developed in the People's Republic of China for the People's Liberation Army. It was designed by Shenyang Aircraft Design Institute (SYADI) and Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (HAIG) and is part of seven proposed models by the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) program called "AVIC 601-S". The GJ-11 can perform precision strike and aerial reconnaissance missions.
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Operational history
Development
GJ-11 at Airshow China Zhuhai 2021 Development
Early versions were less stealthy with an exposed engine nozzle.[9]
Images of the aircraft's 20 minute long maiden flight appeared on the internet on November 21st 2013, where the "Sharp Sword" took off from HAIG airfield
In October 2021, AVIC showcased the GJ-11 at Airshow China. The drone is reportedly capable of taking off autonomously from Type 076 amphibious assault ships. The stealthy drone could deploy swarming air-launched decoys or electronic warfare systems, in addition to launching precision-guided munitions.
In October 2022, Chinese media showcased the computer-generated concepts of three GJ-11 being controlled by a two-seat variant of the Chengdu J-20 fighter jet, akin to the Loyal Wingman program of the United States.
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Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword
(Chinese: 攻击-11 利剑; pinyin: gongji-11 lì jiàn)
UCAV
First flight November 2013
Hongdu GJ-11 Sharp Sword (Chinese: 攻击-11 利剑; pinyin: gongji-11 lì jiàn) UCAV First flight November 2013
General characteristics
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Hongdu GJ-11 
Dane podstawowe - Crew: None
- Length: 12.2 m (40 ft 0 in)
- Wingspan: 14.4 m (47 ft 3 in)
- Height: 2.7 m (8 ft 10 in)
- Powerplant: 1 × unnamed Guizhou-built turbofan
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Armament
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- Internal weapons bays:
- Up to 2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb) payload
- Bombs
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The GJ-11 is a tailless flying wing[4] with two internal weapons bays.[7][4] Stealth features include the shaping of the rear airframe around the engine exhaust[6] and serrated weapon bay doors.[7] The aircraft is powered by a single turbofan engine of unknown type, and the overall wingspan is 14 meters
Hongdu GJ-11
Sharp Sword UCAV
In 2013, production of the J-7 was terminated after the delivery of 16 F-7BGI to the Bangladesh Air Force.
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To date, large numbers of J-7s remain in service with multiple export customers, with PLAAF retiring the fleet in 2023.
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