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Chengdu Wing Loong II

MALE strike / ISR UCAV · AVIC (Chengdu Aircraft Industry Group) · CN

Larger follow-on to the Wing Loong I with a turboprop engine, satellite communications, and six hardpoints. Exported widely and produced under license in the UAE; a direct export competitor to the MQ-9 class.

Specifications

Performance

Chengdu Wing Loong II — Performance
Specification	Value
Endurance	32 h
Ceiling	9900 m
Max speed	370 km/h

Chengdu Wing Loong II — Mass & payload
Specification	Value
MTOW	4200 kg
Payload	480 kg

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Chengdu Wing Loong II vs MQ-9 Reaper

The Wing Loong II is marketed explicitly against the Reaper class and has won export orders where US sales were restricted. Comparing the two frames the price-versus-capability trade that defines the non-US MALE market.

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