AR-36 Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)

The AR-36 is a Chinese Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) designed for vertical take-off and landing (VTOL). It has both military and civilian applications. The UAV is intended for various roles, including shipborne escort, reconnaissance patrol, communications relay, urban anti-terrorism, and fixed-point surveillance. It features a fully autonomous flight system and a modular payload design, allowing for the installation of various systems. The AR-36 could potentially be deployed on PLA Navy ships, including the Type 075 and the new Type 076 landing helicopter dock (LHD) multi-purpose amphibious assault ships.