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BZK-005 (Giant Eagle) Chinese High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

BZK-005

High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV
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BZK-005 (Giant Eagle) Chinese High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
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Basic Information
Name
BZK-005 (Giant Eagle) Chinese High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Designation
BZK-005
Alternate Designation
BZK-005
Equipment Type
High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) UAV
Manufacturer
Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd
Date of Introduction
2006
Description

The BZK-005 high-altitude, long-range UAV is a reconnaissance aircraft designed by the Beijing University of Aeronautics & Astronautics and Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd. It is used by the PLA Navy and PLA Air Force.

Air & Air Defense Specifications
Engine The unspecified propeller engine is located between the tail sections.
Max Speed 190.0 km/h
Range 2400.0 km
Endurance 40.00 hrs
Service Ceiling 8000 m
Variants
BZK-005C Developed from original BZK-005 and optimized aerodynamic structure and electronic system with attack and reconnaissance capability. It can equipped with bombs or missiles with more than 300 kg payload. Introduced: 2018.
BZK-005D This variant features an electronic intelligence pod carried under the fuselage with blade antennas underneath the nose.
System
Alternate Designation BZK-005
Type High-Altitude Long-Endurance (HALE) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Manufacturer Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) Co., Ltd.
Mission The BZK-005’s current role is confined to intelligence gathering.
Maximum Payload 150 kg
Avionics A prominent nose blister houses its navigational software and avionics. Underneath is a familiar optronic “eyeball” gimbal.
Dimensions
Length INA
Wingspan INA
Height INA
Maximum Take Off Weight 1,200 kg
Automotive
Engine Name INA
Engine Type The unspecified propeller engine is located between the tail sections.
Engine Power INA
Maximum Speed 190 km/h
Cruising Speed 170 km/h
Maximum Distance 2,400 km
Service Ceiling 8,000 m
Endurance 40 hours
Armament
Note The BZK-005’s current role is confined to intelligence gathering.
Image Sources
Notes http://www.navaldrones.com/BZK-005.html; https://21stcenturyasianarmsrace.com/2017/05/16/the-drone-index-harbin-bzk-005/;
Details
Country of Origin China
Category UAVs
Air > UAVs
Filter Label
B
Classification
Domain
Air & Air Defense
Equipment Status
Active
Dimensions
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Weight
1200 kg
Operators (1)
China
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