September 18 2017
State-owned Aviation Industry Corp. of China (AVIC) recently showed off its unmanned autonomous reconnaissance/combat helicopter, reports the China Daily.
The AV500W system was displayed at the China Helicopter Expo, which kicked off on Sept. 14 in Tianjin.
It is the first such Chinese aircraft for foreign buyers, noted the Press Trust of India.
The helicopter is 23 feet, 7 inches (7.2-m) long, has a maximum takeoff weight of 990 pounds (450 kg), top speed of 105 mph (170...
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