Large Stealth Flying Wing Aircraft Photographed Over China
An recent image shows a very large, low -observable, flying wing aircraft in China. Although the identity of the aircraft cannot be determined precisely, in many respects, it matches the appearance of the large drone. Twz This summer was first defined in satellite images from the beginning of the summer, and you can learn more here.
The new image of the aircraft shows the back direction of the B-2-style divided rudder, which is consistent with the downward gear, down gear, large main lower set doors and exterior wing or ups and landing. In this respect, we can see that the blended wing body contains a widely strained upper section. No cockpit is visible, but this is a possibility that cannot be completely excluded. The shape of the central section also shows that this is a twin – -motor design with nest -like exhaust nozzles, but once again a low resolution limits to the extent to which these details can be done.
Low observable, full -sized, unprocessed version of the image of the flying wing aircraft. through x
At this point, the emergence of this image may be implicit or otherwise approved by the Chinese government, and at some point, potentially information may have been manipulated for war purposes.
Although we are not sure, the aircraft on the flight may be the same drone noted in satellite images parked in China’s secret test. Base near Malan Earlier this year, in Sincan. The image of the dron, which is known to play the leading role in the country’s unrelevated aircraft development efforts, Twz It was taken by Planet Labs Archive and on May 14, 2025. Based on the satellite image, there is a range of approximately 170 feet in which the aircraft is compared with 172 feet for the B-2 spirit. Since its appearance, the drone has been called WZ-X by some observers, and has expected more details about the actual assignment or manufacturer.
A very large flying wing design seen at China’s secret test base near Sincan in China, a satellite image taken on May 14, 2025. Photo © 2025 Planet Labs Inc. All rights reserved. RECEIVED WITH PERMISSION
There is a very long conical wing on China’s Ch-7 secret flying wing drone, which has a deeper, curved center section than China’s new image, both in the new image and satellite images in Malan. The CH-7 is also significantly smaller than the WZ-X. At the same time, the design of the CH-7 has already been changed in the past, where the aircraft seen here may be further development of this platform.
CH-7 Hidden Flying Wing Drone. China over the internet
The Ch-7 prototype that appears on the runway. China over the internet
WZ-X has two possible features that cannot be made in the new image. The first of these is a significant domed section above the middle barrel. In contrast, the aircraft in the new image are significantly flat on the upper surfaces.
In addition, Malan Drone has a suggestion that you can probably read, as well as a small angle vertical tail set to help stability. Here. In the existence of retreatable It should be noted that the Finns cannot be excluded in the new image, but also means that we cannot give precise results about the physical details of the presence of shadows and the possible deterioration in the satellite image.
Both the aircraft in the new image and the WZ-X have a general similarity to flying wing planes. This was seen by passing The Philippines in 2021.
This generally, regardless of the connection between the mysterious aircraft, the aircraft in the new image seems to be more difficult to determine the second point, but seem to be in a similar category in terms of general physical characteristics and size WZ-X. At least, the rest of the descent gear and the rest of the aircraft proposes a very large aircraft. China is currently working on a series of flying wing drone designs of various sizes, including large hale drones. At least so far, the WZ-X was the largest Chinese design we’ve ever seen in this category.
When we look at what we can see about it, the plane seems to be a very large, high altitude, long -term durability (hale) hidden drone. This can put it in a category similar to the so-called US RQ-180. The long wing also seems to point to a design optimized for durability at height.
Based on the information about the very similar concepts that seem to have created the program of Northrop Grumman, our conceptual drawing on how the RQ-180 can look. Hangar B Productions
As mentioned earlier, the central part of the aircraft may not be clearly deep, but it is wide, indicating the significant internal volume for sensors. Most likely, the mission would penetrate a very long durability, wide field discoveries, and the strike would be much less likely for a plane in this class. Considering the expected long -range tasks, the central section probably contains communication systems beyond appearance.
The emergence of the image at this point is also interesting. In recent weeks, there is an image of a image that shows new crew aircraft and drones, land systems, missiles and sea weapons from China in recent weeks. Most of them are related to the Great Military Pass Ceremony to celebrate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in Japan, which is planned to take place in Beijing on September 3.
Different CCA -like drones to be shown at the parade on September 3 are seen in a satellite image from Google Earth, which was taken in June. Google Earth
The flying wing aircraft is expected to participate in the parade, but it is certain that it is not possible to emerge. In the past, such images were usually taken from new aircraft operating from a factory airport. This may be more likely than photographed by Malan Malan, a remote and secret test facility. However, we cannot know for sure until more images occur.
Another view called WZ-X in Malan. Photo © 2025 Planet Labs Inc. All rights reserved. RECEIVED WITH PERMISSION
Once again, it will take some time for us to determine the relationship between this aircraft and WZ-X, but there are absolutely strong similarities between them.
Meanwhile, China is increasingly clear that China is trying to climb the field to large, secretly flying poultry designs as part of the future air combat ecosystem. In addition to drones of various sizes of this class, other important projects Tri-motor J-36, J-XDS fighterAnd probably other crew tactical jets. Then there are a series of smaller drones, including the growing ‘Sadık Kanatçı’ Fleet, including the fleet of collaborative drones. Perhaps the most mysterious, H-20 hidden bomber, who is the most enigmatic, is expected to use a wing design that does not break the cover yet.
Regarding the H-20, the size of the central body and other features suggest that this aircraft is something different. Although the size and shape of the H-20 is difficult, the drone with any large flying wing can also affect the development of the bombing plane if it does not fly.
Once again, the emergence of the new image of the aircraft underlines China’s rapidly accelerating new generation air war programs and now contains potentially various designs for a very large, low -observable, flying wing aircraft.
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