Chinese Aerospace Company XAC Civil Aircraft of the Aviation Industry is gearing up to conduct flight tests for its latest endeavor: the unmanned aerial vehicle for transportation, known as HH-100.
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The prototype of this UAV was conceived in December 2023, and after months of preparation, the first taxiing tests began in late February 2024.
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According to information released by the Janes portal, the Chinese HH-100 has a takeoff weight of 2 tons and can carry up to 700 kilograms of cargo. With a maximum flight range of up to 520 kilometers and a maximum altitude of 5,000 meters, the drone can reach speeds of up to 300 km/h.
Chinese engineers are currently focused on testing the HH-100’s ability to perform independent maneuvers on the runway. This project is part of an ambitious 10-year program by the People’s Republic of China aimed at establishing a comprehensive unmanned transportation industry in the country.
Although details about the HH-100 are still scarce, China has not disclosed information about the engine power, UAV control system, or mass production plans. Additionally, it remains uncertain whether the drone will have an exclusively civilian purpose or if it will have military applications.
The size of the aircraft, as well as the type of cargo it will be able to carry and its resource limits, are also unknown. However, the concept behind the development of this UAV seems promising, as it aims not only to create a large-scale drone but also an autonomous system capable of using airport infrastructure with minimal human intervention.
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