New photos and satellite imagery provide the clearest view yet of China’s very large low-observable flying-wing UAV (WZ-X), confirming a stepped chord change between inner and outer wing sections and a shallow serrated trailing edge. If accurate, the configuration suggests a high-altitude, long-endurance stealth ISR platform with unusual planform tradeoffs that could affect radar signature and efficiency.
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New imagery confirms WZ-X stealth HALE drone wing configuration
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- The War Zone · https://www.twz.com/air/chinas-huge-wz-x-stealth-drones-strange-wing-configuration-confirmedChina’s Huge WZ-X Stealth Drone’s Strange Wing Configuration Confirmed