One More Chinese Claim : Commissioning Of GJ-11 Stealth Attack Drone
A GJ-11 stealth attack drone makes its parade debut during the National Day parade held in Beijing on October 1, 2019.
It is speculated that the GJ-11 is the final version of the Lijian, or Sharp Sword, stealth drone that made its first test flight in 2013 due to similarities.
The drone is believed to have strong stealth capability, enabling it to sneak deep into enemy territory and launch strikes with weapons hidden in its weapons bay on key hostile targets, military analysts said.
The Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth attack drone, capable of attacking strategic targets without being detected, was showcased at Tuesday’s National Day parade, indicating it is in active Chinese military service.
Boasting a flying wing aerodynamic design similar to the US B-2 strategic bomber, the GJ-11 was displayed at the parade in Beijing for the first time. Judging from the drone’s aerodynamic design, it is likely to have outstanding stealth capabilities and flying qualities.
All weapons on display at the parade are in active service, said Major General Tan Min, Executive Deputy Director of the Military Parade Joint Command Office, at a press conference last week prior to the parade.
Wei Dongxu, a Beijing-based military analyst, told the Global Times that China has mastered technologies used on the drone. Russia is also developing the S-70 Okhotnik, a similar flying wing stealth attack drone, while the US has made the likes of X-47B stealth drones.
However when the GJ 11 actually starts flying over Tibetan plateau then its features will be fully detected and analyzed by the Indian Air Force and all its capabilities will be known.
