An image circulating on social media has, for the first time, revealed a massive and mysterious flying wing stealth unmanned aircraft in China in flight.
The photograph, which appears to show the aircraft during landing or takeoff, displays a plane with a silhouette strikingly similar to the American B-2 Spirit bomber. Experts believe this is the same aircraft previously seen in satellite imagery earlier this year at a remote test base in Malan, informally dubbed the WZ-X. The aircraft’s wingspan is estimated at about 52 meters—comparable to that of the B-2.
Analysis of the new image suggests that it is a high-altitude, long-endurance (HALE) drone designed for long-duration surveillance and reconnaissance missions, possibly in the same category as the US’s secret RQ-180. Its wide and flat design indicates a large internal bay to house advanced sensors and communication systems.
The strategic appearance of this photograph is interpreted by the intelligence community as possibly sanctioned by the Chinese government, coinciding with a series of “leaks” of new weapons systems ahead of a major military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
The emergence of this drone highlights China’s ambitious and rapidly advancing aerospace development programs, aimed at creating a comprehensive next-generation air combat ecosystem. In addition to a variety of stealth drones of different sizes, this effort includes new-generation manned fighter jets and, most anticipated of all, the H-20 stealth strategic bomber.
The WZ-X’s revelation not only demonstrates advanced technological capabilities but may also offer clues about the future of Chinese military aviation.
Source: The War Zone | Photo: X @zhao_dashuai | This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team
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