On Tuesday, the air force aerobatic team left colorful vapor trails as it maneuvered in formation, while visitors inspected new jets, drones and attack helicopters on the tarmac.
The CH-6, a prototype drone with a wingspan of 20.5 meters (67 feet), was among the domestic tech unveiled.
It is designed for surveillance and can also carry weapons for strike missions, according to open-source intelligence agency Janes.
The drone has a cruising altitude of 10,000 meters, “but it can go as high as 15,000 meters,” Qin Yongming, general manager of drone maker Aerospace CH UAV Co, told AFP.
“It can fly for longer periods (than previous models)… it can carry out longer missions, with higher efficiency without any time limits.”
Other debutants included the WZ-7 high-altitude drone for border reconnaissance and maritime patrol, as well as the J-16D fighter that has the ability to jam electronic equipment.
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